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AC03 GWL

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,722 mi
Last recorded53,722 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 GWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,722 miles

both sides front wipper slightly split

rear shocks bushes slightly warnout

Pass 17 Jun 2011 53,643 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 51,327 miles

N/S rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 32,364 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,861 miles

Headlamp beam converters not adversely affecting beam pattern.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 241 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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AC03 GWL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AC03 GWL, 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 AC03 GWL registered?

AC03 GWL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is AC03 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 GWL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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