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AG03 NRV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,861 mi
Last recorded133,861 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 NRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 133,861 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2026 133,789 miles

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

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

general underbody corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2026 133,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion throughout underside of vehicle including suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2025 127,903 miles

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 127,903 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Bracket Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Swivel joint slight oil leak

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 124,116 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 124,115 miles

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,309 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 119,056 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,059 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,645 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 112,065 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,734 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 108,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,326 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 102,328 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,310 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle, also chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 99,308 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross axle, also chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/S & O/S (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 93,956 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,178 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 76,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 68,828 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,962 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 62,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,932 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slightly damp around fuel filter

Pass 22 Jul 2008 38,346 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 28,260 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 28,260 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 17,155 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 NRV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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