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C8 TGF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

265,945 mi
Last recorded265,945 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 TGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 265,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2025 265,656 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 265,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering column UJ appears to be partially seized. no wear detected.

Pass 31 Jan 2024 265,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 263,135 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 263,130 miles

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn O/S/R anti roll link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NOT SPRAYING ON TO DRIVERS SIDE (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 258,416 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 25,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 253,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 245,455 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 240,299 miles

Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 240,298 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 235,556 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 226,422 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2017 226,416 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin corroded away (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play next to steering damper marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

coolant level low

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2016 219,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 206,216 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 206,514 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 194,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 189,026 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 189,026 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 184,169 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak from rear diff input seal

Fail 13 Feb 2012 184,169 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

oil leak from rear diff input seal

Pass 12 Feb 2011 172,635 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 172,635 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2010 144,180 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 144,180 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 122,664 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 122,664 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,714 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 99,714 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 76,681 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 56,569 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 TGF 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 63.6%.

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 TGF, 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 C8 TGF registered?

C8 TGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is C8 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 TGF shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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