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W7 JEA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,477 mi
Last recorded158,477 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 JEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 158,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 155,596 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 151,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 151,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 147,831 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 143,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 143,359 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. front section (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,847 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 129,869 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 129,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 123,351 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 118,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 118,331 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper damaged but serviceable bush worn (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 112,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 107,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 96,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 96,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,574 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 85,570 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,005 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,551 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2010 65,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 58,346 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 51,186 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,682 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 43,682 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,211 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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W7 JEA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W7 JEA, 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 W7 JEA registered?

W7 JEA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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