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AD53 EKG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,618 mi
Last recorded135,618 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 EKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 135,618 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 135,618 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt panhard rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bumper/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt apec arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,162 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 128,915 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 124,744 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 124,744 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2021 121,064 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

rear crossmember rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2020 117,532 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

central exhaust flange rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2019 113,733 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 107,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 107,919 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,805 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 97,460 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 97,460 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 90,356 miles

steering damper bush worn

Fail 7 Dec 2015 90,356 miles

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

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 81,941 miles

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 9 Dec 2013 75,300 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,282 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,032 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 53,538 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 45,684 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,622 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 24,868 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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AD53 EKG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD53 EKG, 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 AD53 EKG registered?

AD53 EKG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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