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BG03 EGJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,295 mi
Last recorded70,295 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,295 miles

both front indicators faded

both front wipers in poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2011 68,221 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,365 miles

front prop shaft universal joints misaligned

vehicle presenter informed vehicle will be tested as class 7 next year (dual purpose over 3000 kg)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,095 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 58,980 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 52,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 36,182 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 EGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?

BG03 EGJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 April 2003.

Is BG03 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 EGJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG03 EGJ have outstanding finance?

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