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BW03 AYZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

30,547 mi
Last recorded30,547 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 AYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 30,547 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 30,244 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 29,535 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 29,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all 4 tyres over 10 years old (20)

Pass 8 Aug 2022 28,581 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 27,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 27,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 26,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 26,049 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 25,216 miles

Service brake has just met the minimum requirement. Rear brake efficiency low.

Pass 13 Aug 2016 23,773 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,175 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake performance has only just met the minimum requirement. There is a slight imbalance across the rear axle. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 22,483 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 21,907 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 20,266 miles

oil level low

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,012 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,507 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 14,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,136 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 10,334 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 8,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 8,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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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BW03 AYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 BW03 AYZ, 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 BW03 AYZ registered?

BW03 AYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is BW03 AYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 AYZ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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