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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member above rear silencer before rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
corrosion to underside
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hose and caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hose and caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside rear door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking oil
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside rear door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger in front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended rear latch not working (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger in front of rear wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Hub seal leaking oil
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside rear door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking oil
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside rear door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust corroded
front & rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear half shaft seal leaking
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
exhaust corroded
exhaust corroded
front & rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tractor joints leaking
both rear outriggers corroded
corrosion around both rear seatbelt mounting points
large cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tractor joints leaking
both rear outriggers corroded
corrosion around both rear seatbelt mounting points
large cut to n/s/r tyre sidewall
rear seats not fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded all front (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust corroded
rear seats not fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leaks from front and rear axle
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
oil leaks from front and rear axle
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both sides front tyres cracking.
Both sides rear tyres cracking.
Front diff leaking oil.
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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BF53 UOR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 UOR, 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 UOR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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