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AO03 CVM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

279,518 mi
Last recorded279,518 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 CVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 279,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Nov 2024 273,822 miles

Reverse light not working

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 268,216 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 263,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt slightly damaged Nearside front, Nearside rear, offside front. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 262,012 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 260,536 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 260,522 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 257,194 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 257,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 2 May 2018 254,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 252,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 247,612 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 243,856 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 240,078 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 232,020 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 223,217 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

slight weep from fuel filter

Pass 20 Oct 2010 208,112 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

drivers door handle insure.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 187,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 171,015 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 171,015 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 161,301 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 128,848 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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AO03 CVM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO03 CVM, 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 AO03 CVM registered?

AO03 CVM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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