MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
underside coated in underseal
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
underside coated in underseal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
propshaft seal leaking
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour condensation (4.4.3 (a))
COOLANT LOW
Front Wiper smearing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
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 UHV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.
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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?
BF53 UHV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is BF53 UHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BF53 UHV shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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