MOT Status
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138,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin x4 pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
DECAT pipe sat in vehicle
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s wiper blade deteriorating
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s wiper blade deteriorating
sreering damper play in o/s bush
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 BD53 MUD, 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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What year was BD53 MUD registered?
BD53 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is BD53 MUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 MUD shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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