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AU03 EPN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

165,645 mi
Last recorded165,645 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 EPN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 165,645 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 161,786 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 156,881 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 152,648 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 152,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 152,131 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 150,165 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 146,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 146,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 141,217 miles

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 130,780 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,799 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/s/r and o/s/r

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 111,635 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 111,635 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,746 miles

Centre Cross member corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,744 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Cross member corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 95,066 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 95,066 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 85,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 85,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 77,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

handbrake warning lamp works intermittantly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 69,163 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,606 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 62,602 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin retaining device missing (6.6.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 55,288 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 55,288 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 45,389 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,898 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,843 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 27,842 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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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AU03 EPN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 AU03 EPN, 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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AU03 EPN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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