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A4 TKS

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,730 mi
Last recorded143,730 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 TKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 143,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 142,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 141,015 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 139,564 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 137,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 135,512 miles

Both rear suspension bump stop missing

Engine oil leak but not excessive

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven and down to 1.6mm in some areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 135,511 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear down to 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 133,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 129,293 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 129,293 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 123,623 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 112,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2014 107,636 miles

Offside front swivel joint sealing plate deteriorated

Fail 16 May 2014 107,636 miles

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

Offside front swivel joint sealing plate deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2013 101,819 miles

chassis corroded in places.

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 101,818 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chassis corroded in places.

nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 16 May 2012 95,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 May 2012 95,995 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 18 May 2011 87,713 miles

all tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Fail 17 May 2011 87,713 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres have small cracks in sidewalls

Pass 13 May 2010 81,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 76,108 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 76,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 68,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside brake pipe is bent at union

Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2007 64,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2006 47,614 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 TKS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TKS, 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 TKS registered?

A4 TKS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is A4 TKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 TKS shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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