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BK03 NEJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

190,071 mi
Last recorded190,071 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 NEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 190,071 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 185,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 180,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 175,558 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 170,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 165,415 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 159,953 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 154,033 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 148,045 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 142,147 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 136,950 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

hand brake just met requirement

Pass 24 Oct 2014 131,523 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 125,613 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 111,517 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,195 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 93,234 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 83,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 71,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 61,710 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 61,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 45,857 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

alot of handbrake lever travel

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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BK03 NEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK03 NEJ, 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 BK03 NEJ registered?

BK03 NEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is BK03 NEJ safe to buy?

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