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BV52 RBY

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

124,202 mi
Last recorded124,202 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 124,202 miles

Horn control insecure stalk faulty (7.7 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 123,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 122,973 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened , both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 122,731 miles

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 122,575 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 122,575 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 122,150 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 121,710 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 121,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 121,110 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 120,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 120,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 119,999 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 119,943 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 119,595 miles

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

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

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,885 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 117,882 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 114,859 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 111,299 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 93,304 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 93,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,293 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 54,912 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 44,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 33,862 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 RBY 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 84%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

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

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