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AF03 UTJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,803 mi
Last recorded123,803 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 UTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 123,803 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 106,900 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 106,877 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 95,109 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 893,604 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,275 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 77,480 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Nov 2011 77,480 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 714,020 miles

slight play in front panard rod bushes

Pass 1 Dec 2009 64,364 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 54,256 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 46,931 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 43,249 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 UTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UTJ, 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 UTJ?

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What year was AF03 UTJ registered?

AF03 UTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AF03 UTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 UTJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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