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BV03 ZVA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,583 mi
Last recorded153,583 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZVA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 153,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 151,137 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 147,294 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrison underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 147,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrison underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 145,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 143,458 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine,gear box,rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 140,797 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 137,390 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 137,383 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 132,481 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 132,475 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 127,923 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 122,639 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat.unable to check seat belt.

Fail 14 Nov 2016 122,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat.unable to check seat belt.

Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,564 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,512 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight leak at o/s swivel houseing

Steering box damp

Pass 13 Nov 2013 105,383 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 96,979 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight binding at n/s front brake

Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,341 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,081 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 85,357 miles

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 10 May 2010 85,357 miles

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

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 13 May 2009 79,361 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 79,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2008 73,942 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 67,707 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 58,633 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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BV03 ZVA 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 77.8%.

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 BV03 ZVA, 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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BV03 ZVA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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