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BF53 UON

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,286 mi
Last recorded67,286 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UON
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 67,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 63,168 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,677 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 564,206 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,154 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,701 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 45,701 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,878 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 UON is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UON, 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 UON registered?

BF53 UON is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 UON safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UON shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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