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AD03 JFZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,859 mi
Last recorded118,859 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JFZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 118,859 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Jul 2023 118,842 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 114,585 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 114,558 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Hubseal slight leak

Pass 11 Feb 2021 110,172 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 110,157 miles

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))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,960 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 109,178 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 108,169 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 107,088 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 107,177 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,884 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,162 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 101,559 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 97,891 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 94,906 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 90,601 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 86,869 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 78,656 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 78,656 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,463 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 60,463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 43,157 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 43,157 miles

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

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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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.

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