MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,935 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Advise front to rear brake pipe very rusty
advise front brake pads worn down low on the inside pads
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
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BF53 CKX registered?
BF53 CKX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is BF53 CKX safe to buy?
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