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AC02 SPY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

173,681 mi
Last recorded173,681 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 SPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,681 miles

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

Nearside Front swivle hub seal

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front swivle hub seal

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 172,279 miles

Nearside Front swivle hub seapage

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

Offside Front swivle hub seapage

Pass 27 Oct 2023 171,463 miles

Nearside Front hub seal seeping

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

Offside Front hub seal seeping

Pass 5 Oct 2022 170,961 miles

Nearside Front swivle hub seal

Offside Front swivle hub seal

Pass 28 Oct 2021 170,435 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface's slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 169,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 168,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 176,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 165,854 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 163,547 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 161,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 160,479 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

oil leak from both front hubs

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 24 Jul 2013 158,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 151,012 miles

emissions smokey

n/s/f steel brake pipe corroded in wheel arch

o/s/r brake sticking slightly and pads poor condition

oil leak around center diff/gbox area

parkbrake efficiency low

rear brake disc inner faces corroded

rear diff input seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2011 144,443 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 144,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 144,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 114,470 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 102,659 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 101,011 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2008 101,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2007 83,672 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 56,247 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SPY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AC02 SPY, 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 SPY registered?

AC02 SPY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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