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AV03 BWZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

106,054 mi
Last recorded106,054 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 BWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 106,054 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub leaking on swivel housing

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub leaking on swivel housing

Offside Rear hub slight leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyres persihed

Fail 23 May 2025 106,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front hub leaking on swivel housing

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub leaking on swivel housing

Offside Rear hub slight leak

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear tyres persihed

Pass 28 May 2024 105,090 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub slight oil leak

Nearside Front swivel hubs play in pins

Offside Rear oil leak from hub

Pass 5 Jun 2023 103,777 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel

Fail 30 May 2023 103,771 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front oil leak from swivel

Pass 12 May 2022 102,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

signs of oil leak from both front outer spheres

Fail 12 May 2022 102,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

signs of oil leak from both front outer spheres

Pass 6 May 2021 100,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 May 2021 100,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 97,996 miles

both front outer spheres seals leaking oil

Pass 15 May 2019 95,274 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear and off side front (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from front hubs

slight oil leak from front of engine

Pass 15 May 2018 92,189 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak from both front hubs

Pass 17 May 2017 88,828 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

front hubs leaking.

steering box slight leak.

Pass 17 May 2016 85,598 miles

both sides front hubs leaking

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 14 May 2015 82,240 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 82,240 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 79,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 May 2014 79,267 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2013 75,199 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,552 miles

GREASE LEAKING FROM BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS

Fail 31 Jan 2012 66,552 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

GREASE LEAKING FROM BOTH FRONT SWIVEL HUB SEALS

Pass 8 Mar 2011 60,316 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 53,475 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight oil leaks on both front axle swivel ball hubs.

Fail 8 Mar 2010 53,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight oil leaks on both front axle swivel ball hubs.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,998 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,416 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 40,414 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 33,958 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,919 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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AV03 BWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 AV03 BWZ, 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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AV03 BWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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