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AT03 MOO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,213 mi
Last recorded170,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT03 MOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 170,213 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 164,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 157,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 157,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 153,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 153,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2021 149,044 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 May 2020 143,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 143,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,853 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 134,628 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from the steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 128,590 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 128,150 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Steering locking device missing steering drop arm (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 121,552 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

steering idler dust cover damaged

Fail 13 Feb 2015 121,552 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

steering idler dust cover damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,179 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 107,179 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 92,225 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 48,172 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 67,906 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,930 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 32,285 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 23,229 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,040 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,766 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,478 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 16,478 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AT03 MOO 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 70.4%.

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 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 AT03 MOO, 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 AT03 MOO registered?

AT03 MOO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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