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BV53 WAA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

192,380 mi
Last recorded192,380 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 192,380 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 188,796 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 184,387 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 179,602 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 174,107 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 168,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 162,615 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 156,568 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 148,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 142,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 134,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 124,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 113,390 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 102,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,168 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 91,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 79,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,559 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,067 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 34,294 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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BV53 WAA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 BV53 WAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV53 WAA?

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What year was BV53 WAA registered?

BV53 WAA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is BV53 WAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 WAA shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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