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AG03 COW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,946 mi
Last recorded162,946 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 COW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 162,946 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 162,946 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 151,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 151,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 145,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight weep from swivel seal

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 145,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight weep from swivel seal

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 136,846 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 127,906 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,832 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 106,518 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 97,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 97,467 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,173 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,172 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 75,172 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 66,663 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,080 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,197 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Feb 2012 41,037 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 36,128 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,919 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 27,308 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 22,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 22,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 17,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 13,532 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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AG03 COW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AG03 COW, 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 AG03 COW registered?

AG03 COW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is AG03 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 COW shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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