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W21 WAB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

127,499 mi
Last recorded127,499 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW21 WAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 127,499 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 123,961 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 121,113 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 118,086 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 118,086 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end modification unsafe wrong nut fitted no locking device (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 116,715 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 116,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,407 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 110,405 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calipers x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 101,932 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides pipes on caliper and both feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing also slight oil leakage (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab structure above body mount (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 101,932 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides pipes on caliper and both feed pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing also slight oil leakage (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab structure above body mount (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2016 95,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 92,945 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 87,658 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 84,559 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 77,535 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 77,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,598 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 44,877 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 37,508 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,416 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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W21 WAB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 W21 WAB, 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 W21 WAB registered?

W21 WAB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for W21 WAB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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