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AY03 MVH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

133,685 mi
Last recorded133,685 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 MVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 133,685 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Jan 2026 133,640 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 Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2025 124,133 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 116,385 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 116,385 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 110,383 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,990 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,652 miles

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

centre seat belt missing

Fail 21 Jan 2021 104,652 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

centre seat belt missing

Pass 30 Jan 2020 100,135 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 100,135 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward most (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,304 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,304 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 87,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 79,273 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 79,273 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 71,099 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 709,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 64,796 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 62,578 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,578 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 53,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 48,024 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,375 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 36,341 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 36,341 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,169 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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AY03 MVH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AY03 MVH, 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 AY03 MVH registered?

AY03 MVH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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