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BC03 OMZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

114,935 mi
Last recorded114,935 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 OMZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 114,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front hub seals damp x2

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple repairs coated in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 114,634 miles

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

Front hub seals damp x2

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 114,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced obscured (4.5.4 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front hub seals damp x2

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced multiple repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 112,251 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

Fail 11 Apr 2024 112,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Mar 2023 109,658 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine arae/sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged in to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 109,656 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine arae/sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged in to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 103,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 103,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 99,706 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 89,776 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 89,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 83,010 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,224 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 70,223 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing both sides leaking (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 69,285 miles

windscreen washers very weak but working.

Fail 5 Dec 2014 69,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,053 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,053 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 65,633 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 65,556 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 57,973 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,638 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,703 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 41,855 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,548 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 26,703 miles

both front spanner arm bushes slightly worn

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 OMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OMZ, 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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BC03 OMZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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