MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front hub seal damp
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake caliper from flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside 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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
horn switch faulty but working
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside 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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
horn switch faulty but working
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front both tractor seals weeping
Horn control insecure switch sticky (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front/rear axle pinion very worn
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side steps broken off (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bar mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front both tractor seals weeping
Horn control insecure switch sticky (7.7 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front/rear axle pinion very worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight play in swivel joint
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight play in swivel joint
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative light at rear not working (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Horn not working properly switch sticks (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub rusty and seal slightly leaking
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
vehicle muddy
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
vehicle muddy
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
horn switch sensitive
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
horn switch sensitive
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
exhasut system corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
clutch pedal antislip missisng
plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas
power steering pipes damp
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
high level brake light not working
ladder on rear obstructing view of rear number plate
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nail in offside rear tyre
drivers seat belt slightly frayed
ladder on rear obstructing view of rear number plate
Oil leak
slight wear steering damper bush
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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BG53 FTF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 BG53 FTF, 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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BG53 FTF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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