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AP03 PXE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,470 mi
Last recorded123,470 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 PXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 123,470 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 123,466 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel leak from diesel fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 122,806 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 120,080 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,080 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 117,077 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.93 actual 4.24 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected steering stiff lock to lock (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2022 114,035 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel pin seal has slight leak

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel pin has slight leak

Fail 9 Aug 2022 113,975 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint has excessive movement (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel pin seal has slight leak

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel pin has slight leak

Pass 23 Jul 2021 110,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,732 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 107,732 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,622 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 101,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,587 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded front (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 94,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

nearside & offside rear brake efforts just met requirements

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,995 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 89,467 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 89,457 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,140 miles

emissions close to maximum 2.97m mmax 3.00m

Pass 11 Aug 2011 73,841 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 73,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 68,889 miles

damage to front seat belts

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroded

smoke emissions close to limit

Pass 11 Aug 2009 64,077 miles

offside and nearside rear top shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,342 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 39,766 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 PXE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PXE, 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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What year was AP03 PXE registered?

AP03 PXE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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