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BX03 UML

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,823 mi
Last recorded180,823 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 UML
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 180,823 miles

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

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2024 180,715 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 180,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Near brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Park brake only 16 per cent

Pass 15 Nov 2022 179,536 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 177,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 177,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage fouling water pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front hub assemblies leaking oil both sides

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 171,997 miles

Front hubs slight grease around area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various oil leaks

Fail 15 Oct 2020 171,997 miles

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

Front hubs slight grease around area

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2019 165,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front hub oil seal weeping

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 158,121 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 158,119 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear panel area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear panel area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 150,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 145,877 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 140,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 205/80/16/104t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 135,388 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 135,158 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 129,678 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 129,650 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 121,206 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 120,622 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 105,784 miles

Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,860 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 96,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2009 96,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 96,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,297 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,366 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 80,355 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 59,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 37,002 miles

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

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 UML is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UML, 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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BX03 UML is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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