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BJ52 JZG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,332 mi
Last recorded190,332 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 JZG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 190,332 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 190,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 184,974 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 184,958 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 180,759 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 176,631 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 173,835 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

a frame bushes have slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2021 168,829 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 163,931 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 159,168 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 154,121 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 148,488 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 143,778 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 139,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 132,587 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

slight leak from offside front swivel

Fail 4 Apr 2014 132,587 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside door mirror glass damaged

slight leak from offside front swivel

Pass 4 Apr 2013 120,945 miles

Oil leak

nearside front swivel leaking

Fail 3 Apr 2013 120,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front swivel leaking

Pass 26 Apr 2012 108,867 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 95,455 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 82,441 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 82,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2009 67,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,178 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 54,108 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,369 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 22,100 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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BJ52 JZG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ52 JZG, 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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BJ52 JZG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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