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XS03 DEF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,492 mi
Last recorded52,492 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXS03 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2023 52,492 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,327 miles

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

high level stoplight not working.

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,297 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 31,078 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 23,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 1 Sep 2012 16,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 14,790 miles

wiper blades smearing.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 9,410 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 6,897 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,504 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 4,527 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 2,593 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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XS03 DEF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XS03 DEF, 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 XS03 DEF registered?

XS03 DEF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is XS03 DEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for XS03 DEF shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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