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AXI 24

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

27,509 mi
Last recorded27,509 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAXI 24
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 27,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 27,191 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 26,737 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 26,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 25,459 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 25,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure relief valve (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 24,499 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 23,707 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 22,649 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front axle hub swivel ball-end seal - weepy

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

Rear Upper suspension 'A' frame ball-joint cover perishing and splitting - preventing ingress of dirt

Rear crossbeam and tow-bar - corroding

Rear propshaft to axle differential seal - weepy

Pass 5 Feb 2018 21,332 miles

Nearside Front axle hub ball-end swivel joint seal weeping

Rear axle to propshaft seal weepy

Pass 17 Feb 2017 19,824 miles

Nearside Front axle hub ball-end swivel joint seal weepy

Rear axle differential to propshaft seal weepy

Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,123 miles

Centre Rear Upper hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected

Rear axle differential to prop-shaft seal weepy

Pass 13 Feb 2015 17,230 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 16,875 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 16,336 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 15,809 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 15,310 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 14,328 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 12,918 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 11,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,759 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 8,881 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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AXI 24 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 AXI 24, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AXI 24 registered?

AXI 24 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2003.

Is AXI 24 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AXI 24 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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