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BV52 RBZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

133,415 mi
Last recorded133,415 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 133,415 miles

Front Lower radiator mounting corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 127,539 miles

corrosion to rad mout crossmember

Pass 12 Jun 2023 121,133 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 121,133 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2023 119,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi at steering damper mounting bracket corroded and holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing trackrod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 118,709 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 118,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 112,932 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front swivel joint seal dampness

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front swivel joint housing seal dampness

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

front and rear diff pinion seals dampness

Pass 4 Apr 2018 96,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 94,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 90,684 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 88,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,487 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,216 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,988 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 66,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 44,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,870 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 24,870 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 24,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 22,988 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 RBZ 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 76%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV52 RBZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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