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BG03 DHJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

38,174 mi
Last recorded38,174 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 38,174 miles

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,971 miles

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 17,644 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2019 17,629 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 17,145 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 17,142 miles

All direction indicators not working n/s/f n/s/r (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 16,594 miles

Body has slight corrosion and rear brake pipe nuts (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2017 16,592 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion and rear brake pipe nuts (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 165,841 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush and bolt loose (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 15,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nuts (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement light play (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and body crossmember (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on discs

front swivel joints leaking

tyres perishing

Fail 9 Jan 2017 15,925 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and nuts (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement light play (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and body crossmember (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on discs

front swivel joints leaking

tyres perishing

Pass 18 Dec 2015 14,953 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front swivel joints leaking

oil leak

rear discs corroded

tyres perishing

Fail 14 Dec 2015 14,953 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front swivel joints leaking

oil leak

rear discs corroded

tyres perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 14,122 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

discs corroded

front swivel joints leaking

front tyres perishing

handbrake warning light flickering

o/s/r seat worn

rear cross members corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 13,414 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake warning light flashing

rear seat worn

Fail 13 Dec 2013 13,413 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

handbrake warning light flashing

rear seat worn

Pass 9 Jan 2013 12,556 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake warning light flashing

slight wear in o/s/r seat

Fail 9 Jan 2013 12,556 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake warning light flashing

slight wear in o/s/r seat

Pass 3 Feb 2012 11,882 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight wear in o/s/r seat mechanism

Fail 23 Jan 2012 11,839 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 10,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 10,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

brake vacumm pipe rubbing against heater hose

engine oil leak

rear brake pads worn low

steering shaft touching air intake hose

Pass 4 Feb 2010 9,284 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 9,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,773 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,773 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 49,731 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 32,379 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 32,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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 DHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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

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