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VX03 AXT

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

211,102 mi
Last recorded211,102 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 AXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 211,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 204,685 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 204,663 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 200,207 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 192,922 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 192,911 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 186,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 184,286 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 184,286 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 183,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 158,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 133,432 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 112,625 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 64,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 64,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 60,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,616 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 42,103 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 31,936 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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VX03 AXT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VX03 AXT, 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 VX03 AXT registered?

VX03 AXT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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