MOT Status
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71,108 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear advise rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on the forward arm in front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front + rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BC03 OEV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 BC03 OEV, 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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How do I check the history of BC03 OEV?
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What year was BC03 OEV registered?
BC03 OEV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 2003.
Is BC03 OEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BC03 OEV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BC03 OEV have outstanding finance?
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