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CV03 BKG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,127 mi
Last recorded93,127 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 BKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 93,127 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 92,194 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front bumper corroded

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 92,187 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced excessively corroded [cross member ,tow bar] (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front front bumper corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 87,521 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 83,461 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside runner board heavily corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2022 83,453 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (rear exhaust system missing) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower within 12 inches of cab mount and rear exhaust system mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis heavy corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside and offside runner board heavily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,963 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 79,961 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2020 77,299 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 72,757 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 68,539 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 63,827 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 63,872 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,576 miles

All tyre sidewalls deteriorating apart from nearside front

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 60,545 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 60,448 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 54,764 miles

centre exaust rubber hanger corodded

Pass 2 Mar 2011 51,707 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 51,685 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs heavily corroded

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,766 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 43,057 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

light surface corrosion front brake pipe ferrules

Pass 20 Feb 2008 37,557 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 31,168 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 22,861 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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CV03 BKG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CV03 BKG, 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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CV03 BKG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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