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AP52 AEZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 AEZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 100,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 99,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 97,348 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,065 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 93,161 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 93,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,343 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2021 91,341 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,045 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,084 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 87,837 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 87,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 86,699 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 86,699 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 84,616 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 84,611 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 83,136 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,065 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 80,094 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in under seal

both step mounts loose

slight play in both rear lower shocker bushes

slight play in front steering shocker bush

Pass 10 Oct 2012 77,271 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 77,261 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 68,537 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 68,537 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Dec 2009 60,916 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,823 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 28,319 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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AP52 AEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AP52 AEZ, 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 AP52 AEZ registered?

AP52 AEZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AP52 AEZ safe to buy?

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