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BV52 RBO

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,650 mi
Last recorded226,650 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 226,650 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 226,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 225,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes onto axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes onto axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal

Fail 6 Jul 2021 225,341 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes onto axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes onto axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to underseal

Pass 2 Jul 2020 225,091 miles

unable to check underside fully due to underseal

Pass 13 Jun 2019 220,915 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 217,223 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 208,094 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 200,550 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 190,904 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 178,166 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 166,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 166,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 156,306 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 156,306 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 145,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 145,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 134,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 128,419 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 112,449 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 100,138 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,101 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,617 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 58,984 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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BV52 RBO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV52 RBO, 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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What year was BV52 RBO registered?

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

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