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BC03 OFT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

166,280 mi
Last recorded166,280 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 166,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 164,447 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 158,758 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 155,957 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 153,432 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 151,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 151,719 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread recommend replacement (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 145,822 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,211 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 129,760 miles

Corrosion within 30cms of towbar mounting, not considered excessive

Seepage at both front swivel hubs

Windscreen damage (nearside), less than 40mm

Pass 15 Jan 2016 115,833 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 105,024 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 82,806 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,214 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 72,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chip outside wiper sweap

rear number plate faded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 65,451 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 60,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 393,154 miles

slight piting to rear brake discs

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 OFT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OFT, 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 OFT registered?

BC03 OFT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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