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BF53 UFN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,736 mi
Last recorded137,736 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 137,736 miles

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))

Fail 5 May 2023 137,729 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 137,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 134,588 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Nov 2021 134,588 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Nov 2020 132,868 miles

offside front swivel hub housing slight seepage of grease.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 132,844 miles

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.

Pass 22 May 2019 115,208 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 115,078 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 109,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 109,317 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2017 104,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 96,956 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,307 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 71,521 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 60,630 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,459 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,655 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 35,526 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 35,516 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,807 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 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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