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AO03 JYU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 103,928 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 103,928 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 May 2014 99,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 93,363 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 88,483 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 83,051 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 75,641 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2010 75,641 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 67,319 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 56,704 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 May 2008 56,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 44,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 44,402 miles

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2006 32,300 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 32,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 JYU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO03 JYU, 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 AO03 JYU registered?

AO03 JYU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 May 2003.

Is AO03 JYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 JYU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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