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AV03 KXW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,857 mi
Last recorded83,857 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KXW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 83,857 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 82,573 miles

Offside Front brake pipe union corroded at flexi hose

Rear exhaust joint flange corroded

only one rear seat fitted to the nearsided

registration lights dim

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,577 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. up and down adjuster head damaged (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake pipe union corroded at flexi hose

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear exhaust joint flange corroded

only one rear seat fitted to the nearsided

registration lights dim

Fail 13 Aug 2014 81,863 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 81,863 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 81,013 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,685 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 80,493 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,925 miles

drag link dust cover split from steering box

Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

drag link dust cover split from steering box

Pass 19 May 2009 69,353 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,988 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 57,348 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 36,353 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 KXW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KXW, 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 AV03 KXW registered?

AV03 KXW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AV03 KXW safe to buy?

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