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BF53 UPT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,381 mi
Last recorded62,381 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UPT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 62,381 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 60,431 miles

various underside corroded.

Pass 16 Jul 2024 59,695 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 59,656 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 58,019 miles

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

all 4 brake disc corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2013 54,441 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 52,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,347 miles

front no-plate slightly damaged

nearside rear lower shocker bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2008 41,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 353,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,821 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 UPT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BF53 UPT?

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What year was BF53 UPT registered?

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

Is BF53 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 UPT shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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