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BJ03 UUF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,830 mi
Last recorded34,830 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 UUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 34,830 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 31,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,588 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 21,691 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 21,688 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire FILTER HOUSING (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 19,092 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,958 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,631 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,323 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,631 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 13,070 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 UUF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BJ03 UUF, 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 UUF registered?

BJ03 UUF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is BJ03 UUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 UUF shows 11 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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