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BD52 CTX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,544 mi
Last recorded65,544 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 CTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2021 65,544 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 62,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 55,572 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 51,732 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,414 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,926 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 38,510 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 35,299 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 30,718 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 26,361 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 23,393 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 20,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 14,939 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 9,611 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 5 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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BD52 CTX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BD52 CTX, 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

How do I check the history of BD52 CTX?

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What year was BD52 CTX registered?

BD52 CTX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is BD52 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 CTX shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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