MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,736 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member couple bits (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Service brake grabbing slightly brake judder (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear body mounts are corroded
tow bar not fitted at the time of the test
Central Rear body mount is corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn near and offside radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear body mount is corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
offside front swivel hub housing slight seepage of grease.
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper bushes. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
offside front swivel hub housing slight seepage of grease.
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central / rear body cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Power steering component leaking Box dripping fluid on to floor (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Seat belt not functioning as intended Metal clasp missing (7.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Central / rear body cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush worn
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint axle (2.4.G.2)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 UFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 2003.
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