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BF53 OYY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

110,498 mi
Last recorded110,498 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 OYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 110,498 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 109,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 107,973 miles

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover misssing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

rear transfer box prop shaft worn

steering damper bush worn

Pass 20 Sep 2022 106,758 miles

Front Steering damper bush worn

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 106,758 miles

Front Steering damper bush worn

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 105,372 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both rear axle brake pipes, are very long (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering system lightly rubbing both front tyres, rubbing on suspension arms on lock,, recommend check (2.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower suspension hockey stick bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch large 4x4 tyres fitted all round 235/85/16 ()

both rear tyres, tread worn uneven

engine oil level, over full, recommend attention

hose rubbing o/s engine mounting, recommend attention

n/s headlamp output intensity slightly reduced,, recommend check

no coolant in expansion tank, recommend attention

rear exhaust system, hitting chassis

reverse light not working

steering damper bush worn,, recommend replace

up rated suspension coil springs fitted, all round, raising ride height

Fail 13 Sep 2021 105,368 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe, at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended will not clip in (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both rear axle brake pipes, are very long (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering system lightly rubbing both front tyres, rubbing on suspension arms on lock,, recommend check (2.1.4 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower suspension hockey stick bushes, slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch large 4x4 tyres fitted all round 235/85/16 ()

both rear tyres, tread worn uneven

engine oil level, over full, recommend attention

hose rubbing o/s engine mounting, recommend attention

n/s headlamp output intensity slightly reduced,, recommend check

no coolant in expansion tank, recommend attention

parking brake performance 17%, mot pass mark 16%, recommend check

rear exhaust system, hitting chassis

reverse light not working

steering damper bush worn,, recommend replace

up rated suspension coil springs fitted, all round, raising ride height

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,399 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 103,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,510 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 101,472 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 99,234 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished. 235/85x16 M&S 4x4 off road

Offside Front tyre heavily perished. 235/85x16 M&S 4x4 off road

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering dampner bush

Fail 17 Sep 2018 99,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/85x16 M&S 4x4 off road (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/85x16 M&S 4x4 off road (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished. 235/85x16 M&S 4x4 off road

Offside Front tyre heavily perished. 235/85x16 M&S 4x4 off road

Park brake has little reserve travel

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight play in steering dampner bush

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,208 miles

all road tyres cracked / perished . 235/85x16 M&S 4x4

steering dampener has a slightly worn bush

Fail 18 Sep 2017 97,202 miles

Ball joint has excessive play pitman joint (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wing / wheel arch trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all road tyres cracked / perished . 235/85x16 M&S 4x4

steering dampener has a slightly worn bush

Pass 19 Sep 2016 94,608 miles

All road tyres perished / cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord at this time 235/85x16C

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,602 miles

Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

All road tyres perished / cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord at this time 235/85x16C

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,942 miles

All road tyres have slight cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at this time

Ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering column (2.1.5)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 91,935 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All road tyres have slight cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords at this time

Ball joint has slight play pitman arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has slight play steering column (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 11 Sep 2014 88,845 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jan 2014 86,044 miles

all tyres cut and perished

Fail 20 Jan 2014 86,038 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

all tyres cut and perished

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,679 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 73,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 64,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 55,969 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

steering drop arm slightly damp

Pass 6 Oct 2008 44,227 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads approx 4mm

reverse light lense cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers seat belt stalk, cover missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated on lower edge

offside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2007 34,438 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

advance handbrake travel

driver seat belt stalk, cover missing

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside door mirrior glass cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2006 23,800 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 OYY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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