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C7 ECO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

130,635 mi
Last recorded130,635 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 ECO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 130,635 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

steering ram bush worn

Pass 31 Jan 2025 127,760 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

steering ram bush worn

Fail 31 Jan 2025 127,760 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

steering ram bush worn

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,100 miles

Front steering damper bush worn

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower damper bush missing

Fail 30 Jan 2024 125,010 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front steering damper bush excessively worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower shock bush missing

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 121,098 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush missing

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

non standard headlamps fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2023 121,082 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber bush missing

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

non standard headlamps fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 118,754 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 118,754 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 116,003 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 116,002 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 113,075 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 108,275 miles

O/S/R lower shock absorber bush incorrectly fitted

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 108,275 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

O/S/R lower shock absorber bush incorrectly fitted

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,362 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 98,642 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 98,559 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2015 93,240 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,908 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 91,908 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,850 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 89,844 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 86,233 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 86,233 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 80,945 miles

advise nearside wheel bearing play, wear in front radius arm bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2011 80,945 miles

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

advise nearside wheel bearing play, wear in front radius arm bushes

Fail 17 Dec 2010 72,952 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 72,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 63,445 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 63,445 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,905 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,884 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 48,012 miles

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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C7 ECO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C7 ECO, 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 C7 ECO registered?

C7 ECO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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