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AO52 WNC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests36 (21 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

238,064 mi
Last recorded238,064 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 WNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 238,064 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 238,064 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 232,779 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 232,769 miles

All direction indicators not working On the nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 227,888 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 228,783 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel dripping from engine block @ offside (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Intermediate drop arm deformed Rubber boot on drop arm joint split (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2023 223,250 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 218,580 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT SETS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 218,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT SETS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 9 Dec 2020 213,193 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 213,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 213,128 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 199,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 199,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 186,588 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 186,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 175,181 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 175,173 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement X 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement X 2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush upper bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 164,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 164,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leaks from around engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 152,279 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 152,230 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 143,534 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 132,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 122,270 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,612 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 109,071 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 109,053 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2009 105,425 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 105,421 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 20 Mar 2009 101,772 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 101,759 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,001 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 100,001 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 79,229 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 58,415 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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AO52 WNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 AO52 WNC, 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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AO52 WNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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