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YV03 BWJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

37,104 mi
Last recorded37,104 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 BWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 37,104 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 37,103 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 36,644 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 35,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 35,110 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 35,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,103 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,053 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 33,053 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 31,979 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2019 30,906 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 30,906 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,170 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,551 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 28,274 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,173 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 24,923 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,662 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 20,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 15,626 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,443 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 11,804 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 8,276 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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YV03 BWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YV03 BWJ, 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 YV03 BWJ registered?

YV03 BWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is YV03 BWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YV03 BWJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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