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AV03 COJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,708 mi
Last recorded123,708 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 COJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2024 123,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 120,101 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 117,771 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 113,155 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 109,941 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 105,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 101,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 95,602 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 89,082 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,698 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,094 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 68,975 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,782 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 39,359 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 29,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,402 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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AV03 COJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AV03 COJ, 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 AV03 COJ?

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What year was AV03 COJ registered?

AV03 COJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AV03 COJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 COJ shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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