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BG52 WJF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 WJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 125,311 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracktion joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 121,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 117,972 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 113,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable traction joint leaking and has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,229 miles

Nearside Front traction joint has slight leak

Pass 7 Oct 2020 105,084 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 101,645 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour pail in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 96,827 miles

Nearside Front Outer traction joint leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2017 92,560 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,827 miles

general corrosion to body

exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre age cracking

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

general corrosion to suspension components

n/s/f swivel pin slight oil leak

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 85,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,816 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 79,437 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 78,031 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 75,440 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 75,440 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 70,570 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,244 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 49,444 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 49,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 36,274 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 31,464 miles

oil leak from rear of engine

Fail 9 Jan 2006 31,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

oil leak from rear of engine

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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BG52 WJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BG52 WJF, 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 BG52 WJF registered?

BG52 WJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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