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BL52 CJO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

271,630 mi
Last recorded271,630 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 CJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 271,630 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 271,620 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 263,951 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2024 255,895 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 249,986 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 244,025 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 237,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 231,846 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 224,899 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 218,728 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 211,428 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 204,702 miles

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

play in front and rear propshaft universal joints

Fail 19 Dec 2015 204,421 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable behind axle (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

play in front and rear propshaft universal joints

Pass 18 Dec 2014 191,851 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 191,851 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 189,055 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 189,054 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 175,956 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 159,849 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 144,463 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 144,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 122,054 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 100,109 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 60,819 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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BL52 CJO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL52 CJO, 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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BL52 CJO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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