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C8 MEK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

137,985 mi
Last recorded137,985 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 MEK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 137,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing uneven on 3m

oil leaks

steering arms locking nuts loose

Fail 7 May 2026 137,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s front (front) track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Towbar attachment insecure safety pin missing (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt connected to steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s front tyre wearing uneven on 3m

oil leaks

Pass 8 May 2025 132,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 125,909 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 120,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Pass 9 May 2022 118,672 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides too front flex`s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement on axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 118,672 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop link boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides too front flex`s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement on axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush perishing / cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,802 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 116,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working offside wiper arm not moving (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 114,638 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 114,638 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 112,769 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 112,766 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake warning light on

Pass 9 May 2018 109,021 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,901 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle to diff (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release plug missing (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt axle to diff (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 101,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 101,177 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion x3 side step mounts (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,306 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres stepped

o/s door step insecure

o/s/f axle swivel leaking

Fail 17 Jul 2015 99,299 miles

Nearside Front Track rod 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 high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front tyres stepped

o/s door step insecure

o/s/f axle swivel leaking

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,756 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres badley stepped on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2013 91,253 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering noisey

Fail 27 Jun 2013 91,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering noisey

Pass 18 Jul 2012 81,812 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 73,974 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 73,974 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,425 miles

Nearside front Hub seal has slight leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 47,032 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 47,032 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 40,144 miles

advise front no plate smaller than standard

advise seat belts of a diffrent type fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2006 29,992 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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C8 MEK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 C8 MEK, 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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C8 MEK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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