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BV52 RFX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,894 mi
Last recorded128,894 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 RFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 128,894 miles

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

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

traces of grease/oil around front hub seals

very light scratching on windscreen

Fail 2 Nov 2016 128,894 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

traces of grease/oil around front hub seals

very light scratching on windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 118,229 miles

object removed from drivers view prior to test

slight wear evident in rear shock absorber bushes

Fail 2 Nov 2015 118,194 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

object removed from drivers view prior to test

slight wear evident in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2014 112,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 15 Nov 2013 105,842 miles

engine oil level too high

Pass 1 Nov 2012 101,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 101,819 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 94,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs slightly worn

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

Oil leak

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

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 91,534 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

towbar starting to corrode

Fail 15 Oct 2010 91,534 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal rubber worn

towbar starting to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2009 87,129 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,336 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,507 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,553 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 38,378 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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BV52 RFX 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 75%.

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 BV52 RFX, 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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BV52 RFX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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