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BK03 NVE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,627 mi
Last recorded189,627 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 NVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 189,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 2 Sep 2024 187,287 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Diff mounting gaiter split

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Hub seal leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak on engine

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 185,202 miles

All 4 tyre walls cracked and perishing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank breather pipe split

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 181,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 179,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 179,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 177,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Swivel joint slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Sep 2019 175,476 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 13 Sep 2019 175,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Sep 2018 171,988 miles

Oil leaks on engine

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 155,632 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 155,126 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 155,125 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 142,754 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 135,531 miles

light corrosion to offside rear back panel, fuel filter damp

Pass 25 Jul 2013 125,131 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak at back of engine and front axle diff,

Fail 24 Jul 2013 125,131 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak at back of engine and front axle diff,

Pass 9 Jul 2012 102,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

centre front seat lap belt not fitted

diesel oil residue at back of engine

Fail 16 Jun 2012 100,986 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

center front seat has no seat belt fitted

dashboard illumination dose not work

Pass 5 May 2011 81,129 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 81,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 69,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 58,767 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 58,767 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 49,401 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,823 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 24,654 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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BK03 NVE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NVE, 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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What year was BK03 NVE registered?

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

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