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9 AHC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,926 mi
Last recorded89,926 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 AHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 89,926 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 88,363 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,574 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 85,293 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 85,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 82,624 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 82,624 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Differential top mount ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 81,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel hub ball joint seal weeping oil

Fail 16 Sep 2019 80,986 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub ball joint seal weeping oil

Pass 26 Sep 2018 80,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Slight brake pull to off side.

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,472 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 74,240 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 74,240 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 72,318 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 70,760 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 69,058 miles

All tyres slightly parishing/cracking but cannot see cords.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,539 miles

Oil leak

Towbar bracket/footplate corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 63,152 miles

All tyres slightly cracking/perishing but cannot see cords.

High level stop light intermittant,

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 56,534 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 56,534 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 48,247 miles

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

Slight oil leak from near side fronr axle hub.

Fail 26 Sep 2009 48,247 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from near side fronr axle hub.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 38,512 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 38,512 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 31,735 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,288 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 272,288 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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9 AHC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 9 AHC, 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 9 AHC registered?

9 AHC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is 9 AHC safe to buy?

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