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BD03 CUJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,532 mi
Last recorded97,532 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 97,532 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,617 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2024 90,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 89,070 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,282 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 87,058 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 83,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 77,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,114 miles

Rear axle top ball joint boot perishing

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear axle top ball joint boot perishing

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 73,629 miles

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

both headlights poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2014 68,773 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 68,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,364 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 62,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 52,028 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 43,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,160 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,127 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,930 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 153,471 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 CUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CUJ, 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 CUJ registered?

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

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