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BT53 UUH

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,191 mi
Last recorded117,191 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 UUH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 117,191 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 117,173 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 111,310 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 111,290 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2013 105,387 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 98,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,749 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 91,265 miles

1.washers .2.movement in rear shocker bushes.3.rear no plate delaminating

Pass 23 Dec 2009 83,639 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 68,630 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 54,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 36,939 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 UUH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT53 UUH, 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 BT53 UUH registered?

BT53 UUH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is BT53 UUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT53 UUH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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