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AX03 SCV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

147,467 mi
Last recorded147,467 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 SCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 147,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 147,467 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 145,168 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 145,156 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Central Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 143,745 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 143,744 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 142,239 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 142,239 miles

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 141,525 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 134,345 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 134,340 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 124,766 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both axle swivels leaking

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 114,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 114,959 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 105,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer hub has grease throwing out onto back plate

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

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Front Outer hub has grease throwing out onto back plate

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,356 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer hub weeping oil

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

Offside Front Outer hub weeping oil

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,153 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 85,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated no servo assistance (3.3.E.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 74,533 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2014 74,533 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 67,182 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 67,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,980 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS

Pass 13 Dec 2011 61,563 miles

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

front hub sills slightly weeping

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2011 61,563 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front hub sills slightly weeping

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2010 57,861 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,618 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 54,618 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,146 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 48,966 miles

F/NO PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 31 Jul 2007 42,582 miles

washer jet incomplete

Fail 16 Jun 2006 31,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 31,751 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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AX03 SCV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AX03 SCV, 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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AX03 SCV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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