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RL03 LLL

2003 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

162,469 mi
Last recorded162,469 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 LLL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender 110 TD5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 162,469 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 162,469 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 157,884 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 157,883 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative ALL 3 (4.4.1 (e))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear REAR VIEW MIRROR (3.3 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR AXLE STABAIZER BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 153,324 miles

Offside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Fail 11 Jul 2022 153,324 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users DIESEL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested NO LIGHT SWITCH (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear AXLE BUMP STOP MISSING

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 26 May 2021 151,084 miles

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

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

REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 145,557 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative NONE (4.4.1 (e))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR STABLEIZER ARM DUST COVER SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Rear REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 139,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 130,787 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 130,776 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 121,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 116,693 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TRACTOR TYRE REPAIR STRING ( ILLEGAL REPAIR )

Fail 5 Apr 2016 116,693 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET BLOCKED (8.2.3)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN REPAIRED TRACTOR TYRE REPAIR STRING ( ILLEGAL REPAIR )

Pass 7 Apr 2015 113,478 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 113,269 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED ON THE INSIDE BUT THE OFFSIDE IS BADLY CORRODED ON THE INSIDE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN KARBED

Pass 4 Mar 2014 109,041 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC VERY BADLY CORRODED ON THE INSIDE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 109,041 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC VERY BADLY CORRODED ON THE INSIDE

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,138 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front hub seals slightly leaking grease

both rear shock top bushes have slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,848 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,443 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 92,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 82,805 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2010 82,801 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2009 71,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 May 2009 71,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2008 62,020 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 51,297 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 39,803 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender 110 TD5?

Based on 618 MOT tests across 105 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
3,513
Miles/Year
105
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm 1
brake application uneven 1
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RL03 LLL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 LLL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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RL03 LLL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender 110 TD5, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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