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BV52 RDZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,401 mi
Last recorded136,401 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 136,401 miles

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 133,334 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 133,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICKS UP TO THE WRONG SIDE (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 132,258 miles

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 132,245 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A' Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play all of them (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed BOTH (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,025 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 131,022 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Lamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,903 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 124,900 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,006 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 118,003 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 114,646 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 110,115 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 110,115 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 101,856 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 101,034 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 101,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,471 miles

o/s wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,022 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2015 92,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 88,847 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 85,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2012 85,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 81,220 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 69,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 69,808 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 68,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tow eye bolt loose.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 68,245 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tow eye bolt loose.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,041 miles

damp around fuel filter area.

Pass 6 Sep 2007 53,929 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 41,477 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV52 RDZ shows 33 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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