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AV03 OFT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,211 mi
Last recorded163,211 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 OFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 163,211 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts & wearing uneven on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear & wearing uneven on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 159,571 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 155,084 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 149,944 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 144,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 138,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 134,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 129,727 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 122,823 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,814 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 108,869 miles

vehicle unladen weight under 2040kg at time of test

Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,341 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 96,255 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 93,267 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,063 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 91,063 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 86,699 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,778 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 80,778 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 73,995 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 66,591 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 52,974 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 43,867 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 43,865 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 OFT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFT, 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

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What year was AV03 OFT registered?

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

Is AV03 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 OFT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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