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AP03 HJA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,442 mi
Last recorded41,442 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 HJA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 41,442 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 41,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 40,902 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,134 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 40,115 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking Top rear offside of engine fuel leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame top ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 39,268 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil return from turbo leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,590 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 37,844 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 37,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 39,931 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2018 36,920 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2014 36,126 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 35,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,622 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 33,400 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,937 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,442 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,874 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 21,892 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,707 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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AP03 HJA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HJA, 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 AP03 HJA registered?

AP03 HJA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 2003.

Is AP03 HJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP03 HJA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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