I was away for 11 days from my application date

yes, I did get my passport fees deducted then about 1 month later i received this refusal...

So, I am thinking to request them to reconsider and exercise discretion....

Im having the same problem with the date of application in which i was away 5 years ago.....and now got my application refused 😥..... If i were to submit request for reconsideration.. could i backdate the application date? Or i can only change to the later date ? I submitted my application online......