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BJ03 RXN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,785 mi
Last recorded95,785 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 RXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 95,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 91,908 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 91,634 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,132 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 90,005 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 89,153 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 88,252 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 88,252 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel inlet on cylinder head (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,721 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,924 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,288 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 81,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 72,278 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,999 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,640 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 26,301 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,420 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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BJ03 RXN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BJ03 RXN, 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 BJ03 RXN registered?

BJ03 RXN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is BJ03 RXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 RXN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ03 RXN have outstanding finance?

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