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AV03 VGE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

174,639 mi
Last recorded174,639 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 174,639 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wing at flexi bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank carrier corroded o/s

Fail 19 May 2026 174,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm both bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking At filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wing at flexi bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel tank carrier corroded o/s

Pass 5 Jun 2025 172,204 miles

Nearside Rear brake low effort

Offside Front door lower hinge badly worn.

Offside Rear foot brake low effort

Rear corrosion on rear crossmember near tail gate hinges

exhaust tail pipe rotten

slight oil leak

Fail 30 May 2025 172,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load female bolt through webbing and not at anchorage point. (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake low effort

Offside Front door lower hinge badly worn.

Offside Rear foot brake low effort

Rear corrosion on rear crossmember near tail gate hinges

exhaust tail pipe rotten

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2024 169,960 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake effort 16%

Steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2023 163,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rail's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil covering all chassis rail's

Fail 2 Jun 2023 163,175 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rail's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil covering all chassis rail's

Pass 12 May 2022 153,711 miles

under seal on all chassis rails

Pass 14 May 2021 148,726 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 148,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 141,486 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 136,247 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play first after drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 125,620 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm from box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2017 116,133 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 114,048 miles

n/s rear hub seal leaking oil slightly

Pass 21 May 2015 112,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 107,844 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 97,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,342 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 88,181 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,092 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 63,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2009 63,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 51,991 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2008 51,990 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 36,567 miles

hole in n/s headlamp

Pass 10 Jul 2006 29,716 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

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 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGE, 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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AV03 VGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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