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BF53 TNN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,538 mi
Last recorded167,538 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 167,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 167,322 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 167,322 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 167,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 166,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 166,459 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 165,547 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to rear cross member

Pass 8 Jan 2020 165,151 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 164,430 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to Caliper is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joining flange is corroded and support clamp

Slight brake inballance of front brakes of 19%

Fail 8 Jan 2019 164,430 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose to Caliper is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust joining flange is corroded and support clamp

Slight brake inballance of front brakes of 19%

Pass 5 Jan 2018 163,607 miles

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

Oil leak ()

advise all tyre are cracking on center of tread

Pass 19 Dec 2016 162,747 miles

Both front tractor seals leaking

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 161,628 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 160,541 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 156,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering damper bush at offside has slight movement

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Fail 20 May 2014 156,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering damper bush at offside has slight movement

temporary fuel filler cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 143,336 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside and nearside front swivel hubs damp

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 125,580 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,876 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 102,534 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 78,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,062 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,093 miles

crackin lower part of ns windscreen

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 TNN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 TNN, 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 TNN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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