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BF03 AEN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,604 mi
Last recorded134,604 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 AEN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 134,604 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 126,862 miles

Front hub swivels damp

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 108,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,768 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,834 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 100,276 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 82,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 69,694 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 53,953 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,953 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 37,256 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 37,256 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 16,348 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 14,626 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 14,342 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,728 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 112,832 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 8,951 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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BF03 AEN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BF03 AEN, 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 BF03 AEN registered?

BF03 AEN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2003.

Is BF03 AEN safe to buy?

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