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BT03 OFW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

237,203 mi
Last recorded237,203 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 OFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 237,203 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 237,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment Steering wheel centre nut (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2024 233,870 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 233,016 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 233,015 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Anchorage point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 232,997 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached xmember/chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached xmember/chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front x member corrosion

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

Nearside Front Lower bulkhead/floor pan

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear body mounting corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear body mounting corroded

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

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

Rear tub support corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 224,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 216,571 miles

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

Central Rear Upper ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 9 Nov 2020 216,570 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Rear Upper ball joint dust cover perished

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed all (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2019 207,402 miles

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

brake pipes surface rust

Pass 3 Jul 2018 196,264 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner diff oil seal slight leak

Nearside Rear Outer body support bracket corroded

Offside Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2017 187,585 miles

both front trailing bushes play

pas box slightly damp

Pass 3 Jun 2016 177,980 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 169,728 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2015 169,728 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 163,685 miles

n/s/r shock damp

Pass 27 Aug 2013 148,841 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 148,841 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 138,638 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 125,971 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 125,971 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 109,554 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 95,077 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 94,821 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 81,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 64,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 46,495 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 OFW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 OFW, 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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BT03 OFW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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