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1 JPX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

81,942 mi
Last recorded81,942 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 JPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,942 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 81,908 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 81,854 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 81,155 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 81,135 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive from bottom hose joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 80,508 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 80,436 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 78,923 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover

Fail 21 Mar 2022 78,923 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine cover

Pass 22 Mar 2021 77,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2021 77,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 77,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak from seal

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak from seal

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 77,463 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight leak from seal

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

Offside Front axle swivel joint slight leak from seal

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,705 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn weaping oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn weaping oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,298 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 68,490 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,410 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,787 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 64,787 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering arm end ball joint (marked in yellow) (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 60,281 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 60,281 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 58,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,968 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 56,968 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 55,726 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,350 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 39,563 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 39,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,758 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 22,621 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 22,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,403 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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1 JPX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 1 JPX, 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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1 JPX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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