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A3 PNS

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,094 mi
Last recorded34,094 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 PNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 34,094 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 34,087 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 34,079 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 34,044 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 34,026 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,994 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 33,158 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 33,137 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 32,985 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 32,453 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 32,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 32,327 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 32,327 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 31,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,922 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 30,356 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 30,356 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2007 29,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 29,130 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,497 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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A3 PNS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A3 PNS, 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 A3 PNS registered?

A3 PNS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is A3 PNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 PNS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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