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ABW 963L

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

73,748 mi
Last recorded73,748 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 963L
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 73,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 73,257 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,831 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 72,317 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 71,694 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 71,150 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 70,716 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 70,286 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 69,634 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 69,333 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,863 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 68,863 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,310 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 68,310 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,663 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,513 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,626 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 50,031 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 44,755 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 40,011 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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ABW 963L is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 ABW 963L, 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 ABW 963L registered?

ABW 963L is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is ABW 963L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 963L shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ABW 963L have outstanding finance?

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