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AM51 MUD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

155,211 mi
Last recorded155,211 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM51 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 155,211 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 155,205 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 149,521 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 149,515 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

high blevel brake light not working

Pass 6 Dec 2023 144,766 miles

Nearside Front Hub/Sphere Seal Seepage

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 144,763 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Hub/Sphere Seals Seeping- Both Sides

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 137,577 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 137,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 128,303 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 128,297 miles

Offside Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,680 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track rod rear of front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 116,611 miles

All brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection for corrosion

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering box has small leak

Pass 9 May 2018 112,669 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 108,295 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 108,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2016 98,018 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 87,923 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 87,923 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2014 81,288 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 17 Apr 2014 81,268 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 10 May 2013 73,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion under vehicle

mud under vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,236 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 59,235 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 26,230 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 20,474 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 13,740 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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AM51 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 AM51 MUD, 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 AM51 MUD registered?

AM51 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AM51 MUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM51 MUD shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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