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AO03 PTY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,922 mi
Last recorded97,922 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 PTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 97,922 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,652 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 79,356 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 71,767 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,346 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 55,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 55,151 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,505 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 52,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 49,019 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,251 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,239 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 29,561 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 29,556 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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.

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 PTY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 PTY, 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

How do I check the history of AO03 PTY?

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What year was AO03 PTY registered?

AO03 PTY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is AO03 PTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 PTY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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