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AJ03 MRY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,393 mi
Last recorded139,393 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 139,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 136,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 131,405 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres showing signs of minor perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 123,905 miles

ALL brake pipes and chassis cover with underseal

Offside Play in front steering arm bush - moderate

Pass 2 Jun 2021 122,165 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 119,269 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 115,641 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 114,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 111,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 107,762 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 103,347 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 100,452 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 100,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,830 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres side wall slight cracks

offside front tyre side wall slight cracks

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,915 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 93,171 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,512 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 89,836 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 87,213 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 87,213 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 May 2007 79,426 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 72,598 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 MRY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

AJ03 MRY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is AJ03 MRY safe to buy?

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