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BV53 WBK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,548 mi
Last recorded117,548 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,548 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 114,399 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 111,117 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 108,647 miles

advise very slight play in front swivel hubs

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,072 miles

advise slight nsf wheel bearing noise

Pass 9 Sep 2019 100,993 miles

advise seats in poor condition

advise slight play in os drag link end

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,925 miles

drivers seat belt damage

Pass 7 Sep 2017 92,039 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 87,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,445 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 76,505 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,216 miles

advise front numberplate replacement

advise osf body work damaged

advise surface rust on rear axle brake pipes

Pass 5 Sep 2012 63,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 56,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 48,538 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,024 miles

near side rear tyre perishing to side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2009 43,024 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre perishing to side wall

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 29,652 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 23,421 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,421 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 WBK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WBK, 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

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What year was BV53 WBK registered?

BV53 WBK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is BV53 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 WBK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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