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XNT 79

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXNT 79
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 112,345 miles

Both front swivel joint have slight seepage

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 112,341 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Antifreeze level below minimum

Both front swivel joint have slight seepage

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 109,734 miles

Offside Front Lower Pedal box corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 105,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 105,096 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME BALL JOINT dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BACK (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BACK (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt FRONT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside 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 22 Apr 2022 100,846 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 98,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 98,719 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 96,572 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 96,566 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,420 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 92,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 87,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to offside front floor but not in prescribed area

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,845 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to offside front floor but not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to offside front floor within 30cm of body mounting

Fail 31 Mar 2016 76,260 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded cross member (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion to offside front floor within 30cm of body mounting

Pass 30 Mar 2015 70,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 70,386 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,020 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,828 miles

Radiator leaking

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,828 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Radiator leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2012 58,163 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 50,253 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 500,957 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 453,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 39,881 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 29,030 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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XNT 79 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNT 79, 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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XNT 79 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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