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BT03 LUR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,857 mi
Last recorded79,857 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 LUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 79,857 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,732 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 25 Jun 2011 72,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 66,099 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 58,121 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has signs of wear between tread.o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 18 Jul 2009 58,116 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres has signs of wear between tread.o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,127 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 48,127 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 38,906 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 30,388 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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BT03 LUR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT03 LUR, 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 BT03 LUR registered?

BT03 LUR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 July 2003.

Is BT03 LUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 LUR shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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