MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH ARMS ALL BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH - (2.7.4)
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LAMP NOT WORKING
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PARKING BRAKE REQUIRES ATTENTION
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTH ARMS ALL BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH - (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oil leak
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
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)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
side step badly corroded o/s
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f tyre has a small cut to the cords but not in excess of requirements
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
nearside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 UHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 UHJ, 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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What year was BF53 UHJ registered?
BF53 UHJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is BF53 UHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF53 UHJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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