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BF53 PCU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,627 mi
Last recorded67,627 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2017 67,627 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,534 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,770 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 55,770 miles

front hub seals starting to weep

Pass 14 Feb 2013 52,278 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,798 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 48,396 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,068 miles

front hub seals weeping

Pass 13 Oct 2009 40,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 36,661 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,934 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 19,522 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 PCU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PCU, 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 PCU?

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What year was BF53 PCU registered?

BF53 PCU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BF53 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 PCU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF53 PCU have outstanding finance?

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