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BV52 RBF

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

147,842 mi
Last recorded147,842 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 RBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 147,842 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 146,885 miles

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 146,885 miles

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

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 144,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 144,698 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 141,418 miles

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

Non standard lights fitted

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

Reversing lamp not working

Fail 19 Feb 2021 141,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Non standard lights fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 28 Feb 2020 140,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 140,829 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 140,819 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 131,124 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 131,095 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both blue (1.1.A.3e)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front and rear bushes either side of axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 129,141 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 126,406 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 124,450 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2014 124,450 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 109,677 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 109,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,638 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 99,896 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,202 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 93,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 81,967 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,574 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,584 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 53,979 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 53,979 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 44,907 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hand brake near limit of traval

Pass 31 Jan 2006 44,907 miles

hand brake near limit of traval

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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BV52 RBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BV52 RBF, 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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BV52 RBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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