MOT Status
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203,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension components generally corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r brake disk scored
o/s/f tyre wering low
slight play in both steering arms
n/s rear brake pads getting low
o/s rear wheel contaminated with oil !!!
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
n/s rear brake pads getting low
o/s rear wheel contaminated with oil !!!
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF03 SYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.
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 AF03 SYJ, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AF03 SYJ?
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What year was AF03 SYJ registered?
AF03 SYJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2003.
Is AF03 SYJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AF03 SYJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AF03 SYJ have outstanding finance?
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