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AK03 LAN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,643 mi
Last recorded76,643 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 LAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 76,643 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 67,170 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 67,077 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 614,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front metal brake pipe on caliper is very close to coil spring when on full lock.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 May 2016 59,289 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 52,476 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake pads wearing low

some underside items covered fom view

sport exhaust fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 45,311 miles

sport exhaust fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 37,269 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 29,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 26,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 23,140 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,566 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 17,207 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 LAN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LAN, 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 AK03 LAN registered?

AK03 LAN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is AK03 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 LAN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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