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W415 TBD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

359,260 mi
Last recorded359,260 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW415 TBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 359,260 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 350,936 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 341,757 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 331,354 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 318,205 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 303,798 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 303,789 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 278,509 miles

Advise headlamp output slightly deminished

Pass 7 Mar 2019 258,680 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 238,137 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 215,860 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 194,763 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 174,791 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE HEADLAMPS DULL AND FADED.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 158,374 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 143,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 143,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 136,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 123,701 miles

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.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 111,459 miles

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.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 90,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,978 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,099 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 34,715 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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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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