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AO03 JXU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,979 mi
Last recorded140,979 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 140,979 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 137,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 132,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 129,053 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 125,316 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 122,046 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 118,845 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective mounting rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 115,594 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 111,835 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 111,808 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working nearside bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 106,826 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 101,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,891 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 96,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 87,666 miles

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

steps do not return

Pass 11 Jun 2012 79,312 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,701 miles

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

nsr tyre sidewall poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 59,608 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2010 59,608 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,213 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 40,414 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 32,076 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 32,076 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 24,245 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 JXU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JXU, 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 JXU registered?

AO03 JXU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AO03 JXU safe to buy?

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