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BD03 CUK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

95,292 mi
Last recorded95,292 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 95,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 95,240 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 95,126 miles

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

Front bumper corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 94,987 miles

Front bumper corroding

Nearside Front leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel leak ?

Fail 7 Sep 2022 94,956 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front bumper corroding

Nearside Front leaking

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel leak ?

Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,455 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 94,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 94,276 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,933 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2014 91,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

column switches loose

Fail 3 Jun 2014 91,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

column switches loose

Pass 23 May 2013 86,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 81,243 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 72,504 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 62,830 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 62,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 53,603 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 53,603 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 44,521 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 33,538 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 33,532 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 24,741 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 CUK 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 70.8%.

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 CUK, 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 CUK registered?

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

Is BD03 CUK safe to buy?

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