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BG03 OJU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,197 mi
Last recorded111,197 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 111,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mast pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 108,379 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 105,300 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 102,255 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake pipes covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 95,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 85,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 81,531 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,535 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,361 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 71,323 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,803 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 60,336 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 60,336 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 54,190 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,604 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2010 43,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,976 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 30,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 26,216 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 21,117 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 OJU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OJU, 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 OJU registered?

BG03 OJU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is BG03 OJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 OJU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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