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AR02 LOG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,343 mi
Last recorded143,343 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR02 LOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 143,343 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 141,762 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 140,549 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 140,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 137,843 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 137,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 128,836 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 128,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 118,795 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 111,673 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 104,592 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,237 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 97,901 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 94,667 miles

oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,432 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,478 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 79,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,773 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 44,496 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 370,409 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,522 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 19,385 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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AR02 LOG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AR02 LOG, 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 AR02 LOG registered?

AR02 LOG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is AR02 LOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR02 LOG shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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