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BD03 AHE

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

158,532 mi
Last recorded158,532 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 AHE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 158,532 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 158,525 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 157,475 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 157,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 157,397 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 155,668 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 151,043 miles

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 25 Jun 2018 151,042 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside front and offside rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 28 Jun 2017 146,100 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 136,144 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 136,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 127,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 118,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adverse wear on both rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2014 118,773 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

adverse wear on both rear tyres

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,688 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,530 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,673 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 79,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,719 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,192 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 AHE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BD03 AHE, 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 BD03 AHE registered?

BD03 AHE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 2003.

Is BD03 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 AHE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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