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BG03 EHC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

259,371 mi
Last recorded259,371 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 EHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 259,371 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 258,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 258,923 miles

Brake performance not tested insecure rear pads (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body and out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body and out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining fixings missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 241,706 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 241,704 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 230,168 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 230,166 miles

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 222,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside front and offside rear (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 222,263 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Steps (badly corroded) (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Nearside and offside rear lower (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Not working (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside and offside front,rear (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Offside front and offside rear (5.2.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 May 2015 213,925 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 213,924 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 200,063 miles

Nearside and offside door steps corroded.Rear mud flaps insecure

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 200,061 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside and offside door steps corroded.Rear mud flaps insecure

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 178,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 161,540 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 147,447 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 147,447 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 129,575 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 129,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,429 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,768 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 EHC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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