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AV02 DOL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,427 mi
Last recorded153,427 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 DOL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 153,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 147,112 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 147,112 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 140,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 132,883 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 123,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases canter to rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 123,215 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases canter to rear exhaust box blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 112,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 112,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 101,482 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,625 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 82,506 miles

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 19 Sep 2017 82,506 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 78,461 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 76,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,705 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 657,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on n/s/ side step

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,246 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front side steps corroded underside

clutch pedel rubber worn

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,924 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 58,921 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 57,500 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 41,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 41,880 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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AV02 DOL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AV02 DOL, 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 AV02 DOL registered?

AV02 DOL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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