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B11 BSW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

218,060 mi
Last recorded218,060 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 218,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 209,780 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 204,103 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 199,758 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 195,365 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 189,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 1,818 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 172,778 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 163,204 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 156,243 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 150,714 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 140,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 131,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 114,220 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,708 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 64,385 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 47,367 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 26,109 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 26,109 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 17,605 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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B11 BSW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B11 BSW, 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 B11 BSW registered?

B11 BSW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2003.

Is B11 BSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 BSW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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