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AC02 RAP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

173,930 mi
Last recorded173,930 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 RAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 173,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 171,280 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 167,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 155,909 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 155,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 155,053 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Lower rear seat fixing & body support. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2021 139,917 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,877 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 113,675 miles

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

Oil leak front differential leaking ()

Fail 14 Mar 2018 113,670 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak front differential leaking ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 108,288 miles

Front x2 Headlamp aim slightly low

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 102,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 80,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

REAR DIFF SEAL?

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2012 75,845 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 66,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,420 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)

no rear seats fitted in rear of vehicle at time of test.

Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,420 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

no rear seats fitted in rear of vehicle at time of test.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 47,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,536 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 31,440 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 22,848 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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AC02 RAP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AC02 RAP, 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 AC02 RAP registered?

AC02 RAP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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