MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,387 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working Side light (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak Steering box output seal and reservoir hoses (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Chassis requires cleaning, did not impede inspection
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Fogged (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Fogged (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipe corroded (front to rear at flexi) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Prop UJ worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre starting to wear low
steering box arm ball joint slight play
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r tyre starting to wear low
steering box arm ball joint slight play
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak from the rear of the engine
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leak from the rear of the engine
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pipe over axle is secured with a cable tie
dust cover is insecure on ball joint connecting the drag link to drop arm
evidence of brake fluid over new rear brake calipers,unable to asess if they are leaking or due to brake fluid renewal
near side head lamp aim height is on the minimum
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake pipe over axle is secured with a cable tie
dust cover is insecure on ball joint connecting the drag link to drop arm
evidence of brake fluid over new rear brake calipers,unable to asess if they are leaking or due to brake fluid renewal
near side head lamp aim height is on the minimum
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BG53 RLX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RLX, 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 RLX?
You can check the full history of BG53 RLX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG53 RLX registered?
BG53 RLX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is BG53 RLX safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 RLX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG53 RLX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG53 RLX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.