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BT03 XHG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,091 mi
Last recorded215,091 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 XHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 215,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 213,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 208,120 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 205,121 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Halfshafts worn

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

Pass 31 Jul 2021 203,417 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Half shafts and hub splines worn

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 197,475 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm balljoint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 193,105 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 187,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 183,841 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 183,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users sidestep (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users sidestep (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 177,901 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 177,901 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 166,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 152,727 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 139,492 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 123,260 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 123,260 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 92,245 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 75,091 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 75,089 miles

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 30 May 2007 59,211 miles

front number plater cracked

peddle rubers spliting

Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,061 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2007 54,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 39,326 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 39,326 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XHG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT03 XHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT03 XHG registered?

BT03 XHG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BT03 XHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 XHG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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