MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,859 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Outer SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT OUTER SEALS LEAKING
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded RUNNING ALONG CHASSIS AREA (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Outer SLIGHT LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT OUTER SEALS LEAKING
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING DAMPER BUSH
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hubseal slight leak
Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front nearside/offside Axle Swivel joints/housing leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front nearside/offside Axle Swivel joints/housing leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
diesel fuel filter appears damp but not leaking
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AD03 JFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 AD03 JFZ, 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 AD03 JFZ registered?
AD03 JFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2003.
Is AD03 JFZ safe to buy?
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