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AG03 NLA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,620 mi
Last recorded88,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,620 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 88,605 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 86,031 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 77,897 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 67,883 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 67,883 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2009 58,654 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 58,654 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 47,019 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007
Fail 13 Jun 2007

Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,602 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 NLA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?

AG03 NLA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is AG03 NLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 NLA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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