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BG03 DHD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,311 mi
Last recorded61,311 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2021 61,311 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 60,891 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 60,276 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and back (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 59,647 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 59,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 58,112 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,995 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,745 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,839 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 54,299 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,415 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,504 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 DHD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 BG03 DHD, 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 DHD registered?

BG03 DHD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is BG03 DHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 DHD 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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