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BG03 DGF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,823 mi
Last recorded125,823 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 DGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,823 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 125,815 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 120,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 120,783 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 117,216 miles

Rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 24 Jul 2017 117,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear no plate deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 117,157 miles

Fuel hose leaking engine (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Rear doors poor latching

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,563 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 109,563 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear brake disc inner faces have surface corrosion

front diff leaking

front steering damper has slight play in bush

Fail 3 Feb 2014 101,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear brake disc inner faces have surface corrosion

front diff leaking

front steering damper has slight play in bush

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,236 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,116 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,684 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,067 miles

nearside front door lock slightly worn

offside front brake binding slightly

slight wear in steering damper bush

Pass 18 Feb 2008 47,891 miles

parking brake will require adjustment soon

Fail 18 Feb 2008 47,891 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

parking brake will require adjustment soon

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,236 miles

parking brake will require attention soon

Fail 14 Feb 2007 37,236 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazard warning light switch slightly sticky in operation

no interior mirror fitted

parking brake will require attention soon

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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BG03 DGF 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 60%.

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 BG03 DGF, 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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BG03 DGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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