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7 JSF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

103,071 mi
Last recorded103,071 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 JSF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 103,071 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 102,782 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 102,028 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 99,329 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,021 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 95,571 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,818 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 86,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 83,149 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 78,604 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 69,136 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,143 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,828 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 46,828 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,815 miles

slight loft in track rod ends

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,141 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 21,304 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 JSF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JSF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 7 JSF registered?

7 JSF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 2003.

Is 7 JSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 7 JSF shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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