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BX03 CTU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,946 mi
Last recorded113,946 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 CTU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 113,946 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 113,942 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded master cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 104,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 104,084 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 97,523 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 90,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 90,040 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 82,607 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 72,880 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,540 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 50,246 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2011 50,246 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 41,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2010 41,128 miles

Oil leak

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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BX03 CTU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX03 CTU, 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 BX03 CTU registered?

BX03 CTU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BX03 CTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 CTU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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