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W999 ARB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,713 mi
Last recorded146,713 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW999 ARB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 146,713 miles

Front Axle swivel joints leaking grease

Pass 25 Jun 2025 146,078 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side steps in very poor condition (Corroded)- Advise removal

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides- Trailing arm bushes- Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 146,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side steps in very poor condition (Corroded)- Advise removal

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides- Trailing arm bushes- Chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 144,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Jun 2023 143,156 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 142,584 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 140,952 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 140,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 139,155 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,636 miles

Front differential pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Steering swivel seal leaking

Rear Rear discs slightly corroded

Transfer box oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2018 136,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering swivel seal leaking

Rear Rear discs slightly corroded

Transfer box oil leak

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front differential pinion seal leaking

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 133,216 miles

N/s/r shocker lower mounting point,cup missing

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

Rear body support cross beam excessively corroded and holed

Pass 13 Oct 2016 129,350 miles

All rear seats folded away at the time of MOT

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 129,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A'frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)

All rear seats folded away at the time of MOT

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 124,888 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,243 miles

Slight leak from o/s front swivel hub

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Very slight leak from steering box

Fail 29 Dec 2014 120,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak from o/s front swivel hub

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Very slight leak from steering box

Pass 7 Jan 2014 108,130 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 91,559 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 75,353 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 72,234 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,264 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 43,724 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 42,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 42,895 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 40,422 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,137 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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W999 ARB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W999 ARB, 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 W999 ARB registered?

W999 ARB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for W999 ARB shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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