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AF03 SYJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

203,862 mi
Last recorded203,862 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 SYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 203,862 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 199,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 194,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 188,863 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 183,396 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 175,510 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 171,935 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 160,518 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 151,102 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 145,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 134,788 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 124,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 116,246 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 111,882 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 106,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 102,774 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,791 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 88,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,200 miles

n/s rear brake pads getting low

o/s rear wheel contaminated with oil !!!

Fail 14 Mar 2008 77,105 miles

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 !!!

Pass 19 Mar 2007 61,346 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 61,346 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,863 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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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

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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.

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