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BV52 RBU

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,241 mi
Last recorded155,241 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 155,241 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential axle rear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 155,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides press brake pedal and all sidelights come on inc numberplate lamp electrical fault (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential axle rear oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 150,974 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 150,968 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 149,141 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 149,123 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid cant check wipers fully (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 147,396 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 143,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 141,566 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 139,689 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 139,689 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 137,153 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 134,627 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 131,439 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 128,770 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 126,558 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 124,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 121,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 116,660 miles

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

oil leak on transmission bell housing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 116,657 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

oil leak on transmission bell housing

Pass 14 Jan 2010 111,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness visible on brake bleed nipples but not leaking fluid

Pass 14 Jan 2009 105,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 101,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2007 96,362 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 89,382 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 89,382 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 RBU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White 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 BV52 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV52 RBU 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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