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AP03 BYM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,473 mi
Last recorded184,473 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 BYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 184,473 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 178,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 172,373 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 166,159 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 159,276 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 151,482 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 145,355 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 139,235 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 129,157 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 116,025 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 105,832 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 93,997 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,371 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,384 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 54,341 miles

vehicle on seriously damaged list

Pass 22 Nov 2010 47,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,940 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,286 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 26,401 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AP03 BYM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP03 BYM, 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 AP03 BYM?

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What year was AP03 BYM registered?

AP03 BYM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is AP03 BYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 BYM shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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