CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX03 UNB

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

196,195 mi
Last recorded196,195 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 196,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 196,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar component slightly damaged (6.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 193,604 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 193,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 188,935 miles

Both head light surrounds corroded

Both seat tilt handle covers missing

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone B

The front washer jet is slightly insecure?

The power steering reservoir has been cable tied up?

The spare wheel is missing?

The vehicle is very dirty so unable to inspect various components fully

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various chassis/body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

The multi v belt tensioner is defective

Fail 16 Jan 2024 188,934 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Both head lights surrounds corroded

Both seat tilt handle plastic covers missing

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone B

The front washer jet is slightly insecure?

The power steering reservoir has been cable tied up?

The spare wheel is missing?

The vehicle is very dirty so unable to inspect various components

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various chassis/body corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

The multi v belt tensioner is defective

Pass 21 Jan 2023 187,505 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bracket loose

Fail 14 Jan 2023 187,505 miles

Power steering component insecure end of steering box loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s shocker top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear bracket loose

Pass 11 Jan 2022 186,020 miles

Both headlight lens surrounds corroded

Both seat tilt handle plastic covers missing

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Seat cushion worn

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

Offside Front Swivel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering reservoir slightly insecure

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone B

Spare wheel missing?

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle underside very dirty

Fail 10 Jan 2022 186,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Both headlight lens surrounds corroded

Both seat tilt handle plastic covers missing

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Seat cushion worn

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

Offside Front Swivel corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering reservoir slightly insecure

Small stone chip on the windscreen in zone B

Spare wheel missing?

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle underside very dirty

Pass 16 Jan 2021 184,825 miles

Both headlight surrounds corroded

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed The tilt lever cover is missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Swivel slightly corroded

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed The tilt lever cover is missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside The body by the striker is slightly cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small stone chips in zone B

Spare wheel missing

The O/S seat base cushion is worn

The power steering reservoir is slightly insecure

The vehicle underside is very dirty

Fail 7 Jan 2021 184,824 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Both front door check straps defective

Both headlight surrounds corroded

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

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed The tilt lever cover is missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Swivel slightly corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed The tilt lever cover is missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside The body by the striker is slightly cracked

Offside Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small stone chips in zone B

Spare wheel missing

The O/S seat base cushion is worn

The power steering reservoir is slightly insecure

The vehicle underside is very dirty

Pass 17 Dec 2019 182,786 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Both check straps U/S

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Tilt lever cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Swivel joint slightly corroded

Offside Front The power steering fluid reservoir is slight insecure

Offside Seat base cushion worn

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Tilt lever cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various small oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Small stone chips in zone B

The vehicle underside is very dirty

Pass 8 Jan 2019 181,162 miles

Both front door check straps insecure

Front Both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged seat tilt lever covers missing from both seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 7 Jan 2019 181,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front door check straps insecure

Front Both front swivel seals slightly leaking

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged seat tilt lever covers missing from both seats (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive various slight oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Jan 2018 178,649 miles

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Jan 2018 178,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front swivel leaking

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Jan 2017 177,409 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 177,408 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 175,302 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 175,298 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear propshaft u/j worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 165,062 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 153,586 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 153,576 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,709 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 110,126 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 90,701 miles

Drag link end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 23 Dec 2010 90,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Drag link end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,140 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,488 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,723 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,836 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 20,593 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX03 UNB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UNB, 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

How do I check the history of BX03 UNB?

You can check the full history of BX03 UNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX03 UNB registered?

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

Is BX03 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX03 UNB shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX03 UNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX03 UNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.