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W8 RNW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

164,222 mi
Last recorded164,222 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 RNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 164,222 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 159,248 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 154,108 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 143,605 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,121 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,393 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 122,393 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 119,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 103,225 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 103,225 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 90,673 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 90,673 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,522 miles

offside front brake disc corroded (inner surface)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,986 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,601 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 61,627 miles

low parking brake performance pass

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 59,900 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,369 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 37,598 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 24,531 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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W8 RNW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W8 RNW, 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 W8 RNW registered?

W8 RNW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is W8 RNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 RNW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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