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AV03 OFN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,128 mi
Last recorded90,128 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 90,128 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 90,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 87,122 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 84,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 84,855 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 81,731 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 79,278 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value @ 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle upper Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,389 miles

Central exhaust pipe hanger snapped but system adequately supported

Pass 20 Mar 2019 73,877 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 73,861 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 68,354 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 65,082 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 61,046 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 56,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 47,037 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 42,516 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,195 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,375 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,356 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 24,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 19,455 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 14,812 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 OFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OFN, 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 OFN registered?

AV03 OFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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