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AG03 CVM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

228,076 mi
Last recorded228,076 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 CVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 228,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 226,261 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2025 226,236 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 225,065 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 224,337 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 222,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2021 222,418 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 221,802 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 221,360 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 217,995 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2014 213,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 213,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 198,091 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 182,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 182,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 165,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 148,507 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 128,311 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 104,078 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 81,098 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 59,749 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 CVM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CVM, 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 AG03 CVM registered?

AG03 CVM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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