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BF53 OYB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

187,899 mi
Last recorded187,899 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2024 187,899 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 187,433 miles

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))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 187,429 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 186,690 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2022 186,690 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 182,954 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 178,279 miles

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 170,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 160,919 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 160,918 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 151,262 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 151,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 143,248 miles

top plastic steering cowling rubbing when "lock to lock" check performed

Fail 1 Oct 2015 143,248 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 133,260 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Slight play in Prop-shaft universal joint

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,148 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 109,745 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 95,765 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 81,528 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 81,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,251 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 67,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 55,003 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

dampness around fuel tank area

Pass 25 Nov 2008 55,003 miles

dampness around fuel tank area

Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,764 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 44,660 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,010 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 38,010 miles

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?

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 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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What year was BF53 OYB registered?

BF53 OYB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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