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BV53 WAU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,255 mi
Last recorded140,255 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WAU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 140,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 139,514 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 139,163 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastics missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

chip in screen

Fail 30 Apr 2024 139,163 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastics missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 13 Apr 2023 136,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 133,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 133,581 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 125,855 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 119,205 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 118,721 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,477 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 104,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 100,542 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 96,874 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 92,915 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 87,455 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,098 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 78,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight adjustment needed to washer jets

Pass 18 Mar 2011 78,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight adjustment needed to washer jets

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 69,424 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 65,445 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,629 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 48,629 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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 WAU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WAU, 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 BV53 WAU registered?

BV53 WAU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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