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AE03 DWA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,686 mi
Last recorded98,686 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 DWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 98,686 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,614 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,403 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 83,227 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 79,488 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,945 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,525 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 70,708 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,941 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,281 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 62,399 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 59,826 miles

slight play in idler control arm

Pass 3 Nov 2010 47,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,928 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,108 miles

Oil leak

diff pinion seal has slight leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,607 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,616 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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AE03 DWA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE03 DWA, 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 AE03 DWA registered?

AE03 DWA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is AE03 DWA safe to buy?

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