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AV52 TSO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TSO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 100,184 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 100,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 97,740 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 95,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2022 93,109 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2022 93,109 miles

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 91,336 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2018 84,923 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 783,919 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

Pass 21 Oct 2015 68,000 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 68,000 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2014 64,654 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 64,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear nearside hub leaking oil

Pass 23 Sep 2013 60,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,557 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

offside front swivel leaking oil on to tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,169 miles

slight leak of oil from o/s front hub

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,003 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 54,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,220 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,133 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,731 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 27,252 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 TSO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TSO, 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 TSO registered?

AV52 TSO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is AV52 TSO safe to buy?

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