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BV03 ZWR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,659 mi
Last recorded65,659 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 ZWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 65,659 miles

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

Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 61,684 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise replace (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,824 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 57,793 miles

N/S + Drivers seat belt damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,605 miles

'A' frame ball joint boot deteriorated

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inspect front to rear over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both outer seal belts damaged

n/s windscreen wash jet weak

Pass 29 Aug 2019 54,091 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 54,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 51,455 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

head lights poor pattern

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

seat belt damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,147 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 48,147 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 45,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,286 miles

Front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,774 miles

O/S/F brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,398 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

engine oil level high

fuel filter casing very rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2012 32,387 miles

n/s seat belt damaged

n/s/r reflector damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2011 29,438 miles

N/S/F passenger seat back won't lock in an upright position

Oil leak

One N/S/F side light came on after being tapped

Rear diff leaking slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2010 25,753 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,127 miles

n/s seat belt damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2009 22,102 miles

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

n/s seat belt damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,918 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 17,593 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 14,584 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 ZWR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWR, 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 BV03 ZWR registered?

BV03 ZWR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is BV03 ZWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 ZWR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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