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BP52 BJK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

146,027 mi
Last recorded146,027 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 BJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 146,027 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 141,154 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 136,500 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 132,198 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 128,522 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside steering arm ball joint dust cover has deteriorated

fuel tank damp

Pass 15 Feb 2021 125,917 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 125,861 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake insecure caliper brake pad retaining pin (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,554 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 119,943 miles

Front both tractor seals leaking axle oil

Pass 16 Jan 2018 113,030 miles

Front both tractors seals leaking axle oil

Fail 16 Jan 2018 113,030 miles

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

Front both tractors seals leaking axle oil

Pass 31 Jan 2017 107,930 miles

Rear rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jan 2016 101,435 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 96,697 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 766,973 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 91,039 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 87,980 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 83,665 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 74,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,190 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 69,290 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 60,895 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,879 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,310 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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BP52 BJK 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 84%.

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 BP52 BJK, 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 BP52 BJK registered?

BP52 BJK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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