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BP52 GJU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

215,671 mi
Last recorded215,671 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 215,671 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 212,976 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 209,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 208,413 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 200,204 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 196,011 miles

play to rear A frame o/s front bush

Pass 16 Oct 2019 184,546 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 174,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,793 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 149,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 137,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 123,458 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,028 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 65,656 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 53,994 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,088 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,086 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,823 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 6,903 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 6,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 GJU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

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

Is BP52 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 GJU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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