MOT Status
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128,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front axle swivel joint leaking (Both sides)
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front axle swivel joint leaking (Both sides)
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear Heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front axle swivel joint leaking (both sides)
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front CV joint slightly leaking
offside front CV joint slightly leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Slight leak from both front axle swivel joints
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both front axle end swivel joints slightly leaking
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight leak from both front axle ball swivel joints
wiper parking
nearside wiper blade split
offside front brake efficiency low
speedometer light partially working
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AS03 JAS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.
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 AS03 JAS, 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 AS03 JAS registered?
AS03 JAS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.
Is AS03 JAS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AS03 JAS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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