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BG53 RKK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,827 mi
Last recorded100,827 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 RKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 100,827 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,398 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 100,054 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,791 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 98,220 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 96,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 88,724 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 88,724 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 82,413 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 75,919 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle flange (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,510 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both Rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,771 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,356 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,861 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 47,416 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,953 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,871 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,527 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 15,585 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 15,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,986 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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BG53 RKK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BG53 RKK, 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

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What year was BG53 RKK registered?

BG53 RKK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is BG53 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 RKK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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