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C486 XRT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,470 mi
Last recorded171,470 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC486 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 171,470 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hub leaking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 171,011 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 171,011 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 170,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 169,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 169,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 169,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 169,093 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyres cracking in the tread

Offside Rear Cracking in the tread

Pass 27 Nov 2018 168,667 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 168,461 miles

battery panel corroded

n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 168,206 miles

horn not very loud

n/s floor pan corroded

n/s/r outer rigger corroded

o/s/r outer rigger corroded

o/s/r side light dim

rear number plate light dim

Pass 12 Aug 2015 167,370 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2014 166,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 165,298 miles

chassis starting to corrode

front brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s floor starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 24 Aug 2012 165,291 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

chassis starting to corrode

front brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/ floor starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jul 2011 164,778 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 161,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 163,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 163,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 162,707 miles

BUMP STOPS MISSING

FRONT FLOOR CORRODED BOTH SIDES

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 162,335 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 162,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

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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C486 XRT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C486 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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What year was C486 XRT registered?

C486 XRT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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