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BL03 FLE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,564 mi
Last recorded149,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 FLE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2020 149,564 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 144,420 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 May 2018 137,604 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 122,962 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 122,960 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion out rigger to body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 116,155 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear body mount corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2015 116,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted offside front

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear body mount corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2014 105,825 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,353 miles

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

sl mist oil at nearside front swivel

Fail 7 Jun 2013 102,353 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

sl mist oil at nearside front swivel

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,282 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 93,277 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 83,904 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes on axle some corrosion

rear propshaft rear hardy spicer some wear

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,904 miles

rear brake pipes on axle some corrosion

rear propshaft rear hardy spicer some wear

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,906 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,906 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 41,499 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,382 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre rear seat belt not checked chid seat fitted

nearside swivel slight leak

steering damper bushes worn slightly

Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering Damper Bush Worn

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 FLE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL03 FLE, 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 FLE registered?

BL03 FLE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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