MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,163 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
stone chip to top of windscreen outside of swept area
stone chip to top of windscreen outside of swept area
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 MVW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BG53 MVW, 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 BG53 MVW?
You can check the full history of BG53 MVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG53 MVW registered?
BG53 MVW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 2003.
Is BG53 MVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 MVW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG53 MVW have outstanding finance?
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