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B28 ULY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,841 mi
Last recorded19,841 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 ULY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 19,841 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 18,829 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside swivel hubs weeping grease

Pass 21 May 2024 18,490 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 18,318 miles

off side and near side swivel hub assemblys weeping grease

Pass 25 May 2022 18,130 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 17,662 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 17,332 miles

Central Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 16,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 16,302 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 15,561 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 14,614 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 13,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 13,102 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 12,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 11,264 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 9,656 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 8,645 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,022 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 6,924 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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B28 ULY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B28 ULY, 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 B28 ULY registered?

B28 ULY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is B28 ULY safe to buy?

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