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BL03 FKV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,924 mi
Last recorded97,924 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 97,924 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 96,517 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 94,965 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 93,574 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 92,267 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 91,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 87,658 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 85,758 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak engine rear ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 82,874 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 75,118 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,434 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 66,244 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 662,444 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

pads can not be seen through wheels

some wear on f discs

Pass 15 Nov 2012 62,895 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 49,611 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 41,737 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,737 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 36,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 28,190 miles

Oil level getting low

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 FKV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 BL03 FKV, 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 BL03 FKV registered?

BL03 FKV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BL03 FKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 FKV shows 22 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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