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AM03 XWK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,683 mi
Last recorded56,683 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 XWK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 51,202 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 50,429 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 49,334 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 48,219 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,145 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 46,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 46,154 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 44,115 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 44,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,960 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 37,756 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,718 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 36,316 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 34,426 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,479 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 25,331 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 18,192 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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AM03 XWK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AM03 XWK, 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 AM03 XWK registered?

AM03 XWK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is AM03 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM03 XWK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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