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AY03 RSV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,965 mi
Last recorded113,965 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 RSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,965 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 113,962 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure mounting where rear and mid silencers join (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 112,936 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and flange weak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 112,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Door not always latching correctly

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle support arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Font prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and flange weak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 112,385 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear flange weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 111,365 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads getting low as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front bumper and roll bar corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2022 111,365 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads getting low as well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

front bumper and roll bar corroded

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 108,211 miles

front brakes low

front bumper and A frame corroded and holed

ns mirror glass cracked

rear prop rear joint worn

screen chipped

Pass 26 Aug 2020 103,704 miles

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip nearside/middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 103,704 miles

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

Nearside Door mirror cracked

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip nearside/middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 98,123 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

play in o/s/f track rod end

Fail 9 Aug 2019 98,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

n/s step very weak

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/f track rod end worn

Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,646 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/f track rod end worn

rear shock bushes worn

side steps very poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2018 90,645 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/f track rod end worn

rear brake pads very low

rear shock bushes worn

side steps very poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,493 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 83,493 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 75,547 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front (5.2.2a)

ns mirror cracked

nsf brake pipe corroded

os step badly corroded

rear prop joint worn

Fail 5 Aug 2016 75,546 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both front (5.2.2a)

ns mirror cracked

nsf brake pipe corroded

number plate lamp broken

os step badly corroded

rear prop joint worn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 67,206 miles

front seatbelts poor condition

o/s step in very poor condition

o/s/f tyre getting down

reg lamp broken and one bulb out

reverse light broken

Fail 10 Jul 2015 67,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front seatbelts poor condition

o/s step in very poor condition

o/s/f tyre getting down

reg lamp broken and one bulb out

reverse light broken

Pass 11 Jul 2014 56,995 miles

high level stop light not working

o/s side step heavily corroded

rear shock bushes worn

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,293 miles

OSR tyre has lump in tread

drivers step heavily corroded

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Jun 2013 50,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake warning light on

drivers step heavily corroded

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 41,735 miles

rear brake pads wearing down

Fail 8 Jun 2012 41,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 30 Mar 2011 28,498 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,057 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 20,057 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 5,733 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 5,514 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 RSV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RSV, 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 RSV registered?

AY03 RSV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is AY03 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 RSV shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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