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AR03 OZP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,215 mi
Last recorded115,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 OZP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 115,215 miles

Rear axle tie rod bushes worn but not excessively

o/s and n/s front axle tie rod bushes worn but not excessively

Fail 20 Jan 2021 115,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pan hard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle tie rod bushes worn but not excessively

o/s and n/s front axle tie rod bushes worn but not excessively

Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,465 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 107,133 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

nearside front track rod end worn

Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,545 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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AR03 OZP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AR03 OZP, 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 AR03 OZP?

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What year was AR03 OZP registered?

AR03 OZP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is AR03 OZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 OZP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AR03 OZP have outstanding finance?

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