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BX03 UMM

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 113,296 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack top of screen off side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 106,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 104,039 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect front shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

both front half shaft seals have a slight leak

Pass 1 Feb 2018 100,613 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc back plate lower securing device insecure

both front half shaft ball seals slight fluid leak

both rear tyres slight uneven tread ware

Pass 28 Jan 2017 92,733 miles

offside front brake disc back plate bracket broken

rear brake pipe temporary securing device

Pass 23 Jan 2016 843,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake back plate rubbing on brake disc (bracket broken)

water leak??

Pass 8 Feb 2015 76,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear inner brake pipe temp fixing

offside rear inner brake pipe temp fixing

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,292 miles

N/S/F sphere minor leak.

Nail in offside front tyre

Temporary style fixings to front number plate.

Fail 18 Jan 2014 72,291 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

N/S/F sphere minor leak.

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jan 2013 67,922 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,024 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 61,725 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,034 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,095 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,220 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from N/S/F swivel housing

Fail 16 Oct 2007 43,220 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from N/S/F swivel housing

Pass 11 Oct 2006 33,997 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 27,342 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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BX03 UMM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UMM, 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 UMM registered?

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

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