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BD03 AEP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,182 mi
Last recorded217,182 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 217,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 215,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under wheel; arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 206,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear a across bk beam (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 192,634 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres slightly perrished

fuel filter rusty

offside rear floor slightly holed and corroded by x member

steering damper has a slight leak of oil

both front hubs have a small leak of grease

Fail 13 Jul 2018 192,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material after hose (1.1.11 (c))

all tyres slightly perrished

fuel filter rusty

offside rear floor slightly holed and corroded by x member

steering damper has a slight leak of oil

both front hubs have a small leak of grease

Pass 17 Jul 2017 186,912 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 186,908 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 180,171 miles

All tyres showing age cracks / splits - Not to cords / ply

Fail 1 Jul 2016 180,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All tyres showing age cracks / splits - Not to cords / ply

Pass 8 Jul 2015 173,413 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

steering box appears damp

Fail 7 Jul 2015 173,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

o/s of engine appears damp possible slight diesel leak

steering box appears damp

Pass 28 May 2014 168,111 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front wiper blades split at edges but clearing screen

Pass 25 May 2013 159,226 miles

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

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

o/s/r helper spring removed

Fail 18 May 2013 158,936 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 144,204 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges

rear brake pads appear approx 75% worn

rear number plate lense has slight damage

Pass 13 May 2011 129,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 123,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 112,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 104,987 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 94,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 94,128 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 69,454 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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BD03 AEP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BD03 AEP, 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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BD03 AEP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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