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BP52 GJF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,585 mi
Last recorded77,585 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 GJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 77,585 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 77,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 69,347 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 66,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,447 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 63,447 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 57,829 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 54,156 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,479 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 46,385 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 41,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,665 miles

Rear cross-member corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 37,665 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 35,388 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 33,528 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 32,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 31,902 miles

nearside rear tyre has inner side wall cracks but the cords are not showing

Fail 17 May 2013 31,902 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 30,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,701 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,701 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 GJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BP52 GJF, 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 GJF registered?

BP52 GJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BP52 GJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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