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AV03 OFP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

58,152 mi
Last recorded58,152 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 58,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front AXEL OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 58,152 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front AXEL OIL LEAK

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 56,416 miles

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

Offside Front AXEL OIL LEAK

Pass 19 Dec 2023 54,899 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH GREASE

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

REAR AXEL A FRAME BALL JOINT RUBBER DETERIORATED

Fail 19 Dec 2023 54,899 miles

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

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH GREASE

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

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

REAR AXEL A FRAME BALL JOINT RUBBER DETERIORATED

Pass 20 Dec 2022 53,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

REAR AXEL A FRAME BALL JOINT RUBBER DETERIORATED

Pass 14 Dec 2021 51,295 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED WITH GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 49,703 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F BUMPER CORNER CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 49,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F BUMPER CORNER CORRODED AND HOLED

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 49,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 49,110 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 48,608 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle centre ball joint rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 47,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 47,359 miles

vehicle leans slightly over to the nearside

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 45,522 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2013 41,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 39,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 38,515 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,627 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 34,559 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,566 miles

clutch master cylinder leaking

front tyres worn on inside edges

no belts fitted to O/S rear bench seat

screen chip zone C

slight noise /roughness power steering in lock to lock

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 27,570 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 OFP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 OFP, 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 OFP registered?

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

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