MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive tracktion joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable traction joint leaking and has slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front traction joint has slight leak
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour pail in colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer traction joint leaking
general corrosion to body
exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre age cracking
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre age cracking
general corrosion to suspension components
n/s/f swivel pin slight oil leak
oil leak
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak from rear of engine
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
oil leak from rear of engine
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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BG52 WJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BG52 WJF, 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 BG52 WJF registered?
BG52 WJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 January 2003.
Is BG52 WJF safe to buy?
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