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X903 BAF

2000 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

163,167 mi
Last recorded163,167 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Land Rover Defender100,520 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 BAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2025 163,167 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 163,083 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced under body rails (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 159,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear tyres perished/aged

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt multiple (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and body mounts (6.1.B.2)

underside heavily under sealed including brake pipes and multiple welding repairs

Pass 1 Jul 2017 157,310 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

body mounts have some corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 152,277 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery tray corroded

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2016 152,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s centre chassis in yellow several areas (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery tray corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2015 145,944 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 138,992 miles

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

split in n/s/f tyre sidewall

welding repairs have been heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Jun 2014 138,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassis corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

split in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Jun 2013 130,310 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 121,710 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock top washe deteriorated

Fail 23 May 2012 121,698 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock top washe deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2011 110,150 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 110,080 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 92,448 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 92,419 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 71,715 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 717,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside of vehicle heavly soiled unable to test vital parts

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,361 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 64,345 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,678 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 58,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

vehicle in need of a full brake service

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,168 miles

Slight play on lower steering box ball joint.

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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X903 BAF is a 2000 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 65.2%.

Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X903 BAF, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X903 BAF is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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