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BC03 OEV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 71,108 miles

Offside Rear advise rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Feb 2025 67,390 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 67,389 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on the forward arm in front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 64,440 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 61,685 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 58,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,309 miles

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))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 51,822 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,255 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 45,408 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,964 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,660 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 33,560 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 31,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,233 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,140 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 28,140 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 23,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 19,320 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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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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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.

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