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BP52 GJG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,508 mi
Last recorded113,508 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 113,508 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,794 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 112,716 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 111,775 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 110,191 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 110,191 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 106,560 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 105,131 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 105,028 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (marked) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame arm above rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 97,278 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 87,926 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine and front diff ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box weep (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 87,926 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak engine and front diff ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box weep (2.3.3b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush triangle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,915 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 86,915 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.6.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,277 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 86,277 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP & BOTTOM BUSHES (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP & BOTTOM BUSHES (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,912 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,843 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front swivel hubs have a slight seepage of greese.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 59,336 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s & o/s swivel hubs have a slight seepage of greese.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 49,624 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front hubs weaping

Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,146 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,340 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 28,336 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,554 miles

o/s/swivel joint has slight misting of oil.

tow bar electrical socket cable insecure.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 13,362 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 GJG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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