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BF53 UHV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,456 mi
Last recorded137,456 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 137,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 133,373 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

underside coated in underseal

Pass 16 Oct 2023 129,764 miles

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

propshaft seal leaking

Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,687 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 119,740 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 119,731 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 110,505 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 110,505 miles

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))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,847 miles

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 102,847 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 94,667 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 84,920 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 83,497 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 83,497 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 78,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,019 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 63,685 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 54,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 46,708 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,082 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,393 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,259 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 23,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 19,839 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 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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BF53 UHV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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