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AC03 HKT

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,412 mi
Last recorded151,412 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 151,412 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 140,884 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering damper bushes excessively worn

Fail 19 Jul 2024 140,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipes along axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering damper bushes excessively worn

Pass 14 Jun 2023 137,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 137,809 miles

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Missing nearside of windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 135,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 135,317 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer jet missing (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 132,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 132,256 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,256 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 132,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 132,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 132,161 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 132,161 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 125,191 miles

Front advise both front tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Fail 16 May 2016 125,191 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front advise both front tyres showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracks/tears and sign of perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2015 113,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

steering damper arm outer bush has slight movement

Pass 22 Oct 2013 102,146 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f swivel joint seal damaged and leaking.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 84,222 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,906 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 83,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 70,760 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 70,760 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 58,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 HKT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AC03 HKT, 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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AC03 HKT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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