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BP52 BJO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,491 mi
Last recorded78,491 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2014 78,491 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 73,151 miles

offside refector broken

Pass 27 Sep 2012 67,637 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 61,470 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 55,287 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 48,457 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 40,621 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,712 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,803 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 BJO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BJO, 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 BP52 BJO registered?

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

Is BP52 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 BJO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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