MOT Status
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126,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
exhaust flanges badly corroded
undersealed
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
exhaust flanges badly corroded
undersealed
Front Both swivels leaking
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front leaking slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road large chip/crack (3.2 (a) (ii))
Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front leaking slightly (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f n/s/f o/s/r badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust deteriorated
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/85r16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear small cut to tyre outer wall
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AH03 MJK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 AH03 MJK, 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 AH03 MJK registered?
AH03 MJK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is AH03 MJK safe to buy?
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