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AJ03 MHM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

194,274 mi
Last recorded194,274 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 MHM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 194,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 194,253 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 193,689 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 193,675 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 192,297 miles

underside oil/greased

Fail 12 Apr 2022 192,283 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside oil/greased

Pass 13 Apr 2021 192,119 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 192,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 191,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 189,169 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 186,570 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 184,934 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 184,589 miles

oil leaks from diffs and gearbox.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 184,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks from diffs and gearbox.

Pass 21 Sep 2013 174,113 miles

rear pads are low

Fail 21 Sep 2013 174,111 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads are low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 154,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 154,402 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 142,355 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 142,355 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 131,174 miles

nearside rear & offside rear tyres deterioating.235 85 16

Fail 18 Sep 2010 131,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside rear & offside rear tyres deterioating.235 85 16

Fail 20 Jun 2009 108,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front diff oil seal leaking

offside rear tyre cut on side wall not to cords

Pass 20 Jun 2009 108,087 miles

front diff oil seal leaking

offside rear tyre cut on side wall not to cords

Pass 9 Jun 2008 91,505 miles

both front swivel seals leaking, cut in o/sr outer sidewall,play in steering damper bushes

Fail 7 Jun 2008 91,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front swivel seals leaking, cut in o/sr outer sidewall,play in steering damper bushes

Pass 5 May 2007 81,067 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 MHM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AJ03 MHM, 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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AJ03 MHM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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