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BV52 RFZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

243,121 mi
Last recorded243,121 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 243,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 231,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 225,041 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

both front swivel joints has slight oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2021 217,281 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody has surface rust.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 211,086 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 204,193 miles

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

vehicle under body surface rust

Pass 6 Apr 2018 198,000 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 198,000 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 197,071 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to legal limit on 3mm

Pass 11 Feb 2016 194,055 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 192,248 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jan 2014 180,421 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 165,103 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 165,103 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 147,779 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 144,758 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 131,298 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 131,298 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 117,129 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,928 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 116,928 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 103,247 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 103,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 68,860 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 68,860 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 48,254 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 RFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

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

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