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BG03 EGZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,614 mi
Last recorded156,614 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 156,614 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 153,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 151,518 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 151,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 148,582 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 146,240 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 146,231 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources lens so dirty inside so as not to illuminate registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 144,068 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 144,064 miles

Fuel system component leaking from rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 141,417 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2015 138,510 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 134,051 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 May 2014 134,047 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2013 125,435 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 122,268 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 114,202 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 114,198 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 105,630 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 98,100 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,702 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 71,314 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

offside front swivel has slight oil leaking from seal

Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,314 miles

Oil leak

offside front swivel has slight oil leaking from seal

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,314 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

spare tyre defective

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 EGZ 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 69.6%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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