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AG03 CVU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,727 mi
Last recorded196,727 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 196,727 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 189,033 miles

Coil spring corroded x all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 on inner and outer all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop lose and slight corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all underside of vehicle has rust on chassis and all suspension and all associated components

hand brake slight travel

Pass 31 Jan 2024 182,706 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 182,706 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear alxle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 182,706 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear alxle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 178,041 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 174,004 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive At the front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From rear of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 166,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 163,224 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 163,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,993 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 159,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 158,968 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 158,962 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 157,715 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable Drag link bent (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 155,503 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 155,503 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

offside gearbox mounting broken

Pass 20 Jul 2015 149,671 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 135,705 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

swivel hubs leaking grease

Fail 28 Jul 2014 135,702 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs corroded

swivel hubs leaking grease

Pass 18 Jul 2013 121,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 121,727 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 107,533 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 95,984 miles

offside front hub has small play in swivel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2011 95,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front hub has small play in swivel bearings

Pass 22 Jul 2010 83,439 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 83,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,777 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jul 2009 73,777 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,617 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 53,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,004 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 CVU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CVU, 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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AG03 CVU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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