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AH03 MJK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH03 MJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 126,491 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 126,491 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,488 miles

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))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 120,851 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 120,851 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,883 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 119,883 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 115,440 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2021 115,440 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 114,329 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 113,579 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 113,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 106,616 miles

Nearside Rear small cut to tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,554 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 94,483 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,244 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,538 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 73,739 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 72,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 62,839 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 52,507 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 42,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 32,983 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 23,837 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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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.

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