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C484 XRT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,093 mi
Last recorded190,093 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC484 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 190,093 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 180,531 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 179,073 miles

light chassis corrosion

various oil leaks from engine/ gearbox area

Pass 25 Mar 2022 176,471 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 170,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Mar 2018 170,453 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 170,452 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 170,034 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 170,034 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' spare wheel (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 168,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power steering belt in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 7 Oct 2013 168,421 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

power steering belt in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2012 157,320 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in front shock absorber turrets

nearside front tyre perished

rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Oct 2011 148,517 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in nearside front footwell

corrsion in front shock absorber turrets

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play and gaiter insecure

Fail 18 Oct 2011 148,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion in nearside front footwell

corrsion in front shock absorber turrets

offside rear and nearside front tyres perished

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play and gaiter insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2010 142,164 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear and nearside front tyres perished

nearside seat belt slight damaged

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber gaiter insecure

wiper blades slighly deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2009 137,968 miles

power steering pump damp

Fail 14 Oct 2009 137,968 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

power steering pump damp

Pass 14 Oct 2008 129,126 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 126,059 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 118,445 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C484 XRT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C484 XRT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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C484 XRT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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