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BG03 EBF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 107,649 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount in front of rear wheels (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 105,069 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 102,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 102,568 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front linkage (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 99,681 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 97,162 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 95,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 91,875 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 91,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 21 May 2018 88,659 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 85,937 miles

number plate lamp and offside rear side light inoperative, but additional lamps fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 82,423 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 78,549 miles

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 78,549 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 74,807 miles

offside and nearside rear shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 3 May 2013 71,470 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 71,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,074 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,989 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,959 miles

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

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

oil leak at front diff

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,603 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 21 Apr 2009 55,717 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,176 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 46,162 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,766 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 EBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EBF, 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 EBF registered?

BG03 EBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is BG03 EBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 EBF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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