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W55 JOB

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,338 mi
Last recorded102,338 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW55 JOB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 102,338 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 102,029 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,763 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,059 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 101,058 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment parking brake ratchet not working (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 100,080 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 99,391 miles

under body showing singes of corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 96,793 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 93,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,586 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 92,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 90,484 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 90,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,643 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine has dampness off oil over it

Pass 31 Jul 2012 85,709 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,029 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 78,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,609 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 43,971 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,060 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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W55 JOB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 W55 JOB, 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 W55 JOB registered?

W55 JOB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for W55 JOB shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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