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7 JMS

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,065 mi
Last recorded91,065 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,065 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front axle swivel has slight seepage

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 90,296 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 88,963 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 88,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 87,350 miles

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight seepage o/s/front swivel

Pass 23 Jun 2012 86,349 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 83,994 miles

nearside front , nearside rear and offside rear tyres - sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,390 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 83,390 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 82,614 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 82,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,070 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,245 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 78,026 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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7 JMS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 7 JMS, 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 7 JMS registered?

7 JMS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is 7 JMS safe to buy?

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