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BX03 UOD

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,208 mi
Last recorded175,208 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 175,208 miles

Parking Brake Lever has Excess Travel

Central Front Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Intermediate Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2025 171,826 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 169,657 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 169,649 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 164,990 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 160,012 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box link arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 154,454 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated trailing arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 149,951 miles

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 149,948 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 146,524 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 142,655 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 139,112 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 131,916 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 126,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 125,418 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 121,209 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 113,422 miles

Both front swivel housing seals leaking

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 106,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,662 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 98,570 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 92,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 837,930 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 83,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 72,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 606,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 48,713 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 UOD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 UOD, 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 UOD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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