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BF53 OYN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

264,693 mi
Last recorded264,693 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 264,693 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 253,847 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 238,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 227,461 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 216,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 199,199 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 183,085 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 175,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 168,791 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 156,819 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 144,143 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 136,313 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 127,615 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 88,176 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 74,023 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 59,407 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 45,046 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 30,573 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 OYN 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 100%.

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 BF53 OYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 OYN?

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What year was BF53 OYN registered?

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

Is BF53 OYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 OYN shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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