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X90 SSR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,283 mi
Last recorded127,283 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX90 SSR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2022 127,283 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play insecure - marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor area's (viewed from wheel arch) - marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head area - marked in yellow (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

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

corrosion to nearside & offside steps

general corrosion to chassis

moisture at both front spherical hubs

Pass 12 Nov 2020 125,055 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 121,907 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hubseal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2016 116,184 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 116,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts caliper (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front drive flange bolt missing

Rear propshaft uj badley worn

Fail 24 Oct 2016 116,168 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 102,668 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 85,891 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 71,311 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 69,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 66,949 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 66,949 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,047 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 59,630 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wiper blades torn but still clearing screen

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,716 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 35,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 24,237 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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X90 SSR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 X90 SSR, 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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X90 SSR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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