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BF53 TGK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

297,942 mi
Last recorded297,942 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2025 297,942 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 288,814 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 278,842 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 268,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 257,248 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 244,986 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 230,176 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 216,059 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 200,793 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 186,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 170,748 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 156,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 142,706 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 127,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 112,317 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 96,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,712 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 63,816 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 45,855 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 32,077 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 TGK 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 TGK, 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 TGK?

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What year was BF53 TGK registered?

BF53 TGK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 TGK 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.

Does BF53 TGK have outstanding finance?

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