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BF53 CKX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,935 mi
Last recorded76,935 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 CKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 76,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot light is not working

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 76,901 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front spot light is not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2019 72,701 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak at rear differential

slight leak at rear of gearbox

Fail 4 May 2019 72,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

slight leak at rear differential

slight leak at rear of gearbox

Pass 13 Mar 2018 67,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,239 miles

Advise front to rear brake pipe very rusty

advise front brake pads worn down low on the inside pads

Pass 11 May 2016 65,114 miles

advise both front hub swivel seals leaking

advise front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode at the rear adjacent to flexible

advise gearbox rear seal leaking oil into parking brake drum

advise rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 56,100 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 56,100 miles

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,620 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 47,030 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 47,030 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 42,254 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 42,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,388 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 36,388 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 32,444 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 28,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,243 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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BF53 CKX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF53 CKX, 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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BF53 CKX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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