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BT53 MPU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,377 mi
Last recorded154,377 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 MPU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 154,377 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 154,377 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 154,076 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 154,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from handbrake drum oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 147,847 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 145,358 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 141,004 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,468 miles

all steering boots perished

oil leak

steering box slight leak

Fail 20 Oct 2014 140,466 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all steering boots perished

oil leak

steering box slight leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 126,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,522 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 103,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 91,434 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front swivel housing seals slightly deteriorated

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

rear seats in folded position belts not tested

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,769 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 60,865 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

park brake travel high

Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,027 miles

tailgate brake light bulbs out

Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,741 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 24,035 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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BT53 MPU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BT53 MPU, 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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What year was BT53 MPU registered?

BT53 MPU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is BT53 MPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 MPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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