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AK03 FBN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,636 mi
Last recorded40,636 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 FBN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 40,636 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all FOUR tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 39,349 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 37,571 miles

Fuel system component leaking On rear side of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 36,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 33,101 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 32,677 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 32,383 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 32,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 31,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 31,418 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 31,011 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

N/S/R + O/S/R tyres perrishing

Pass 12 Feb 2014 30,555 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 29,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Feb 2012 28,588 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 28,588 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 27,284 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,746 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,822 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 21,185 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,670 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 15,259 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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AK03 FBN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK03 FBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK03 FBN registered?

AK03 FBN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AK03 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 FBN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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