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BL03 UYX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,682 mi
Last recorded113,682 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 UYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 113,682 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 113,599 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 113,531 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,047 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 112,491 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 112,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 111,236 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 111,125 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 98,963 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 95,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,300 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 89,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 78,873 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 65,561 miles

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 52,310 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 52,277 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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 UYX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UYX, 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 UYX registered?

BL03 UYX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is BL03 UYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL03 UYX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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