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BD03 CUH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

185,213 mi
Last recorded185,213 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 CUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 185,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 183,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 183,123 miles

Both rear and both front suspension coil springs corroded

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear cross member corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 183,123 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Both rear and both front suspension coil springs corroded

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 179,695 miles

Front and rear suspension springs and mounting areas corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 179,695 miles

Front and rear suspension springs and mounting areas corroded

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 176,754 miles

Engine cover fitted

Horn requires attention

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 176,749 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover fitted

Horn requires attention

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 May 2019 166,054 miles

Both front track rod end gaiters perished

Front brake pads wearing low

Minor corrosion of front suspension springs

Movement in offside rear top shock absorber mounting

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 10 May 2018 157,335 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both side front trackrod end gaiters perished

Front axle mounting bushes perished and have minor movement

Movement in both side rear shock absorber upper and lower mounting bushes

Wipers could be better

Fail 10 May 2018 157,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both side front trackrod end gaiters perished

Front axle mounting bushes perished and have minor movement

Movement in both side rear shock absorber upper and lower mounting bushes

NB. Front headlamps have been modified. As of the 20th of May 2018 this modification is classed as an MOT failure. Repair before next MOT

Wipers could be better

Pass 12 May 2017 142,011 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of certain components.

Pass 10 May 2016 123,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 104,846 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 84,894 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 29 May 2013 764,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 661,542 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2011 52,717 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 May 2010 42,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front pads cannot be seen

Pass 8 May 2009 34,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,834 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 28,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2007 28,192 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 25,193 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 CUH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BD03 CUH, 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 CUH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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