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AV03 VGA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

159,512 mi
Last recorded159,512 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 159,512 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 153,306 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 147,093 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 140,304 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2022 133,863 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

damage to various body panels

Pass 5 May 2021 126,944 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

general vehicle condition dented

Pass 28 May 2020 120,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 113,828 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 106,146 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

both front wings damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,800 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

both front wings damaged

Pass 18 May 2016 89,886 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2016 898,783 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short drivers door jam (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2015 83,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 76,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 69,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,498 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 55,894 miles

horn very quite

Pass 24 May 2010 48,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 40,977 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 35,665 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 30,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 24,116 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 VGA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

AV03 VGA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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