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YG03 BCL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

176,046 mi
Last recorded176,046 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 BCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 176,046 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 174,203 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 170,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 166,820 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 163,036 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 151,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 137,193 miles

Offside Rear suspension rebound rubber missing.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

general age related corrosion to chassis.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 120,875 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 105,287 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,411 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,072 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,335 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 54,361 miles

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 54,361 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012 51,612 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 51,612 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,949 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,411 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 46,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2009 43,445 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 43,445 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,489 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 41,488 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 39,328 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,328 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 36,522 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 36,522 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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YG03 BCL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 YG03 BCL, 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

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What year was YG03 BCL registered?

YG03 BCL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 2003.

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