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BFO 2C

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

114,834 mi
Last recorded114,834 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFO 2C
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 114,834 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 109,351 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 99,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 99,011 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 94,907 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 92,064 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 89,218 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 85,214 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,717 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 76,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,546 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 63,873 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,543 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,050 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,681 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,663 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,091 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 29,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 24,152 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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BFO 2C is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BFO 2C, 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 BFO 2C?

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What year was BFO 2C registered?

BFO 2C is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 2003.

Is BFO 2C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFO 2C shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BFO 2C have outstanding finance?

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