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132,295 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front hub swivel seal slight leak
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front hub swivel seal slight leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nsr tyre scrubbed and cracking
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nsr tyre scrubbed on wall
swivels damp
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front swivels damp
nsr tyre scrubbed on wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf swivel leaking grease
wiper blades not clearing very well nearside front side light flickers when tapped
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF53 UPV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 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 UPV, 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 UPV registered?
BF53 UPV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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The MOT history for BF53 UPV shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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