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AV52 FNN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,719 mi
Last recorded122,719 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 FNN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 122,719 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2025 122,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 120,900 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 115,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 111,702 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 109,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Above Diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 107,597 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2020 107,595 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 96,438 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,514 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 88,514 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 79,833 miles

slight gear oil leak from back of gear box, close to handbrake shoes.

Fail 30 Dec 2016 79,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight gear oil leak from back of gear box, close to handbrake shoes.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 74,194 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 68,721 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,270 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 59,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 54,287 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,831 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,703 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,228 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 21,441 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,286 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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AV52 FNN 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 83.3%.

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 AV52 FNN, 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 AV52 FNN registered?

AV52 FNN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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