MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
advise very slight play in front swivel hubs
advise slight nsf wheel bearing noise
advise seats in poor condition
advise slight play in os drag link end
drivers seat belt damage
advise front numberplate replacement
advise osf body work damaged
advise surface rust on rear axle brake pipes
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side rear tyre perishing to side wall
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
near side rear tyre perishing to side wall
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
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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BV53 WBK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 BV53 WBK, 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 BV53 WBK?
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What year was BV53 WBK registered?
BV53 WBK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is BV53 WBK safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV53 WBK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BV53 WBK have outstanding finance?
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