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BP52 GJK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 92,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod 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))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 90,246 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 88,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 86,529 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 86,529 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,327 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,601 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,922 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,879 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,036 miles

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

transfer box leaking, possibly onto handbrake linings

Fail 27 Sep 2017 75,036 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

transfer box leaking, possibly on to brake linings.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,920 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,713 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 68,684 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,548 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear tyre walls cracking but not to ply

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,629 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,280 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,280 miles

Engine oil level low

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,829 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 26,088 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,208 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 69,003 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 GJK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK registered?

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

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