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BG03 DHA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

58,307 mi
Last recorded58,307 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,307 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 58,269 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 58,228 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,030 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 57,778 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 57,292 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 56,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 56,236 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 55,466 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 54,011 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 54,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' remove Sat Nav (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,556 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,061 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,018 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 47,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 43,186 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,780 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,305 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,329 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 26,303 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,619 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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BG03 DHA 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 BG03 DHA, 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 BG03 DHA registered?

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

Is BG03 DHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DHA 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.

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