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BK53 HYN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

177,869 mi
Last recorded177,869 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 HYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 177,869 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 177,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 173,888 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 173,877 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 173,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Steering linkage lightly rubbing track rod (2.1.4 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front axle diff pinion badly worn

Pass 16 Sep 2020 168,746 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 168,743 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 166,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 164,008 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 164,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 156,902 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2017 156,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 146,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 136,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 126,500 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s & o/s front radius arm bushes deteriorating but intact,

Fail 11 Sep 2014 126,450 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s & o/s front radius arm bushes deteriorating but intact,

Pass 12 Sep 2013 116,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 107,077 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,377 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO MIN THICKNESS REAR TYRES SHOWING AGE CRACKS WITH IN TREADS

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 74,346 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 66,153 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 66,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 55,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,746 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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BK53 HYN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BK53 HYN, 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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BK53 HYN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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