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BD03 WPP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,804 mi
Last recorded102,804 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 102,804 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 101,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 101,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play close to excessive (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 100,968 miles

Rear number plate obscured by ladder

Fail 7 Mar 2024 100,963 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate obscured by ladder

Pass 7 Mar 2023 99,781 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,437 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 96,578 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 94,706 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,866 miles

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 91,866 miles

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 89,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 88,085 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 86,446 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 84,258 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,030 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 79,026 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,523 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 66,821 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,708 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,464 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 55,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

slight oil drip from parki brake drum

slight play in rear prop rear UJ

front prop rear UJ in VERY poor condition - urgent repair recommended

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,572 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,572 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,053 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 40,732 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 35,337 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 WPP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 WPP registered?

BD03 WPP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BD03 WPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 WPP shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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