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BL52 XAF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,177 mi
Last recorded48,177 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 48,177 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 42,412 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 40,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 40,739 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 40,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,629 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 40,558 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 40,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 39,405 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 38,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,570 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,392 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 34,793 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 32,831 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 30,073 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 27,169 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 23,920 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 20,782 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 18,674 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 17,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 15,816 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 XAF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 XAF, 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 BL52 XAF registered?

BL52 XAF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is BL52 XAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 XAF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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