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A4 JCO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

152,672 mi
Last recorded152,672 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 JCO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 152,672 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2025 152,662 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 147,819 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 147,817 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 143,110 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both front axle constant velocity joints leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering box drop link ball joint dust cover in a poor condition

Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 138,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 131,402 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 122,825 miles

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (1.1.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 114,762 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,656 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 108,972 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 108,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,705 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,029 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Sep 2016 96,027 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,914 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 89,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 84,985 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 80,649 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,264 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 76,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,536 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 67,019 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,969 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,647 miles

both rear inner brake discs very rusty

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,001 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 38,466 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 37,924 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 276,076 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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A4 JCO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 A4 JCO, 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 A4 JCO registered?

A4 JCO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for A4 JCO shows 31 tests with a 71% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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