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W5 LTD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

167,194 mi
Last recorded167,194 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 LTD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 22 Feb 2018 167,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 165,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 158,064 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 148,615 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 137,776 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 126,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 115,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 102,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,775 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,133 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 63,847 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 48,424 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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W5 LTD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W5 LTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W5 LTD registered?

W5 LTD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is W5 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W5 LTD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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