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AJ03 LXF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,250 mi
Last recorded98,250 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 LXF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,250 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 96,907 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 94,187 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 94,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,535 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 89,338 miles

Exhaust corroded (rear and middle silencer join)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 86,892 miles

Exhaust corroded (rear silencer join)

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,716 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 82,968 miles

Centre and rear exhaust silencer join is corroded but not leaking.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 82,968 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Centre and rear exhaust silencer join is corroded but not leaking.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,390 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,981 miles

Exhaust supporting bracket broken but exhaust still supported

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 69,861 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,246 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,827 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 50,604 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 50,604 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 41,401 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,634 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 31,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 27,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 22,523 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,804 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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AJ03 LXF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ03 LXF, 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 AJ03 LXF registered?

AJ03 LXF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AJ03 LXF safe to buy?

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