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18 JMW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,103 mi
Last recorded116,103 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 JMW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 116,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 116,045 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 115,742 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 115,460 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 113,406 miles

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

front arm front bushes (hockey sticks)

Pass 20 Nov 2020 111,853 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 106,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and one front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive all around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 103,834 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2017 102,724 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 102,724 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 98,069 miles

slight leak from fuel regulator

Pass 22 May 2015 33,966 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 85,179 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 78,292 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2012 71,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 58,007 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 51,074 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 43,464 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 36,307 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,235 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate held on with large tie-straps

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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18 JMW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 18 JMW, 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 18 JMW registered?

18 JMW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is 18 JMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 JMW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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