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BL03 FGF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

126,668 mi
Last recorded126,668 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FGF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 126,668 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 125,239 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 124,294 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 123,463 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 122,471 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 121,362 miles

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Swivel joint has a slight seepage of grease

Rear Cross member slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 121,362 miles

Middle & rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Swivel joint has a slight seepage of grease

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Cross member slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,444 miles

oil leak

springs corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2019 118,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 115,424 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 109,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 101,146 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 94,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 87,705 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 81,723 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 736,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 66,174 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 57,145 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 49,180 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 39,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 29,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 21,600 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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BL03 FGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BL03 FGF, 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 BL03 FGF registered?

BL03 FGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is BL03 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FGF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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