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BX03 TKU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

194,525 mi
Last recorded194,525 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 TKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 194,525 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 194,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 193,810 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 191,911 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 191,911 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 191,186 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 190,459 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 190,437 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 190,232 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 190,229 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 183,927 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 172,609 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 171,578 miles

General play in front hubs

Pass 15 Dec 2015 170,608 miles

Both rear top shocker bushes worn

OSF brake pipe rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2014 169,873 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Underside muddy

Pass 6 Dec 2013 159,543 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 142,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 127,357 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 11,598 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 97,659 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 79,829 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,146 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,865 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 33,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2006 32,823 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 TKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BX03 TKU, 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 BX03 TKU registered?

BX03 TKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 2003.

Is BX03 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 TKU shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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