The road tax status for BW03 SGY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for BW03 SGY?

The MOT for BW03 SGY is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of BW03 SGY?

The recorded mileage for BW03 SGY is 118,473 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is BW03 SGY ULEZ compliant?

No, BW03 SGY does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2003 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · BW03 SGY

BW03 SGY

2003 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 118,473 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2003 · Birmingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 14 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 118,473 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2003

Engine

2495cc

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BW03 SGY Key Findings

29 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
118,473 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)

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BW03 SGY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Oct 2026, 01:24

MOT Analysis

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29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Land Rover Defender (BW03 SGY) between August 2006 and April 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 09 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (11 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 51 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.93”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.

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BW03 SGY Mileage History

18/08/200628,271 mi
21/08/200742,307 mi+14,036 mi
25/02/200846,541 mi+4,234 mi
23/02/200951,216 mi+4,675 mi
22/02/201057,138 mi+5,922 mi
14/02/201162,671 mi+5,533 mi
24/02/201266,762 mi+4,091 mi
08/03/201372,402 mi+5,640 mi
08/03/201372,402 mi
10/04/201475,627 mi+3,225 mi
31/03/201578,503 mi+2,876 mi
31/03/201578,503 mi
22/03/201788,082 mi+9,579 mi
22/03/201788,082 mi
26/02/201892,042 mi+3,960 mi
28/02/201892,042 mi
14/05/2019101,580 mi+9,538 mi
11/05/2020105,619 mi+4,039 mi
21/12/2021107,308 mi+1,689 mi
05/01/2022107,309 mi+1 mi
11/01/2023108,806 mi+1,497 mi
27/02/2023108,828 mi+22 mi
13/02/2024110,656 mi+1,828 mi
15/02/2024110,682 mi+26 mi
08/03/2025113,547 mi+2,865 mi
15/04/2025113,551 mi+4 mi
16/04/2025113,552 mi+1 mi
01/04/2026118,464 mi+4,912 mi
09/04/2026118,473 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 4,592 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Poor MOT pass rate (40%)

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