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W3 MTO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,254 mi
Last recorded116,254 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 MTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 116,254 miles

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

Rear steering arm at front axle corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 113,225 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,162 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 111,161 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear center body support corroded

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,441 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,282 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 102,996 miles

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 102,951 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A bar boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front swivel leaking

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear trailing arm bushes perished (front)

Pass 21 Sep 2018 99,850 miles

o/s headlamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2017 95,801 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 95,702 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,551 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 92,551 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,364 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 22 Jul 2015 88,364 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s wiper blade split

steering damper bush worn at o/s

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,075 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 78,933 miles

slight bind n/s rear brake

slight bind o/s front brake

Pass 11 Jul 2012 72,736 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 72,736 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 45,455 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 45,455 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,947 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,771 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 16,132 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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W3 MTO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 W3 MTO, 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 W3 MTO registered?

W3 MTO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is W3 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W3 MTO shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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