MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,899 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front engine oil leak
Offside Front drivers side step rotten
Rear rear diff leaking
Central Front oil leak rom engine
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Central Front oil leak rom engine
Nearside Front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside sidestep corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering operation notchy
Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside sidestep corroded
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmembers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering operation notchy
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated
Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Front Oil leak diff pinion oil seal oil coated ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil seal weep (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil seal weep (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front wiper blade worn
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play slight sector shaft lift in box (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak engine oil leak and oil level low before test ()
Oil leak transfer box oil coated ()
Rear Oil leak diff pinion oil seal oil coated ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fuel tank leaking diesel coated (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (8.2.3)
Rear Additional braking device component(s) contaminated transmission brake drum oil coated (3.6.I.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Oil leak diff pinion oil seal oil coated ()
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil seal weep (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens broken (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil seal weep (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front wiper blade worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play slight sector shaft lift in box (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak engine oil leak and oil level low before test ()
Oil leak transfer box oil coated ()
Rear Oil leak diff pinion oil seal oil coated ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
both front swivel hub seals seaping
top plastic steering cowling rubbing when "lock to lock" check performed
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
both headlight aims not been checked
top plastic steering cowling rubbing when "lock to lock" check performed
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Slight play in Prop-shaft universal joint
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Slight play in Prop-shaft universal joint
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
dampness around fuel tank area
dampness around fuel tank area
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 OYB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 OYB, 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 OYB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2003.
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