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A15 VMR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 96,493 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 96,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 96,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,794 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 95,544 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,039 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,353 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 655,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 83,204 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,085 miles

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

o/r tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,071 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 69,066 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 64,209 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 58,871 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,825 miles

all tyres cracking on outer edges

n/s door mirror glass cracked

o/s front hub leaking grease

Pass 28 May 2010 38,256 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 37,132 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2008 35,735 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,367 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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A15 VMR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 A15 VMR, 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 A15 VMR registered?

A15 VMR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is A15 VMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VMR 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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