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BC03 ONA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,274 mi
Last recorded110,274 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 110,274 miles

corrosion to all coil springs

Pass 15 Nov 2024 108,105 miles

ball joint dust covers age cracking

general minor oil leaks engine/transfer box

Pass 29 Nov 2023 107,429 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 106,659 miles

Nearside Front slight movement in track rod end

Offside Rear slight movement in shock absorber top bush

Fail 22 Nov 2022 106,659 miles

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

Nearside Front slight movement in track rod end

Offside Rear slight movement in shock absorber top bush

Pass 29 Nov 2021 105,507 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 105,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 104,653 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 104,653 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 86,461 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 78,592 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 66,123 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 53,291 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,650 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,158 miles

All four tyres are cracking on the outer edges. none are showing cords but are getting close to the limit.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,321 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,118 miles

all 4 tyres have slight signs of cracking on the side walls

Pass 14 Jul 2007 8,780 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 15,549 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 ONA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ONA, 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 ONA registered?

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

Is BC03 ONA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC03 ONA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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