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AU03 XLG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 70,890 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 67,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filer area damp, no visable leak

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 67,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel filer area damp, no visable leak

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,065 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 62,843 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 60,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 58,694 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 52,935 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 49,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flange corroded but serviceable

Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,877 miles

exhaust flange corroded but still serviceable

Fail 28 Mar 2018 46,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust flange corroded but still serviceable

Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,767 miles

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

Offside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,025 miles

suggest check out front brake pads and adjust front washer jets

Pass 21 Mar 2014 279,392 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,106 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,818 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 19,602 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 17,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 16,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 12,948 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 10,801 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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AU03 XLG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 XLG, 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

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What year was AU03 XLG registered?

AU03 XLG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AU03 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 XLG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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