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AU03 XJN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,560 mi
Last recorded105,560 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,560 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 43,090 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 35,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 35,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advisory only: N/S front door check adrift.

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

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 XJN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU03 XJN, 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 AU03 XJN?

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What year was AU03 XJN registered?

AU03 XJN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AU03 XJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XJN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU03 XJN have outstanding finance?

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