MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steps do not return
Nail in offside front tyre
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr tyre sidewall poor condition
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of AO03 JXU?
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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?
The MOT history for AO03 JXU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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