MOT Status
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77,585 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded all springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross-member corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre has inner side wall cracks but the cords are not showing
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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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BP52 GJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 BP52 GJF, 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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How do I check the history of BP52 GJF?
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What year was BP52 GJF registered?
BP52 GJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 2003.
Is BP52 GJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BP52 GJF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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