MOT Status
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359,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
rear seats, belts, buckles and door handles missing
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all 4 shocks (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
no rear seats or belts
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocks both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
rear seat belts removed and seats
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear belts and seats removed
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Advise headlamp output slightly deminished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMPS DULL AND FADED.
OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake discs worn
Slight oil leaks around engine
Slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear brake discs worn
Slight oil leaks around engine
Slight play at o/s/f wheel bearing
Stonechip damage to windscreen
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
o/s and n/s rear brake discs worn
FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR.
NEARSIDE DRAG-LINK BALLJOINT SLIGHT LIFT.
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AND HAS NAIL IN TREAD.
PARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
REAR BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES WORN.
SLIGHT DAMP AROUND FUEL FILTER.
OFFSIDE FRONT TRACK-ROD END SLIGHTLY WORN.
OIL LEAK AROUND ENGINE.
PARK-BRAKE MECHANISM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN.
SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.
WIPER BLADES STARTING TO SMEAR SLIGHTLY.
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W415 TBD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 W415 TBD, 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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W415 TBD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2003.
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