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AE53 DJZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

141,111 mi
Last recorded141,111 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DJZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 141,111 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 139,546 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 138,282 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 135,360 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 11 Oct 2021 132,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust

Pass 12 Oct 2020 130,721 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust, Rear cross member.

Pass 26 Jun 2019 127,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion: exhaust,rear cross member

Pass 2 Jul 2018 124,432 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 118,348 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 118,348 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 112,420 miles

steering joint gaitors poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2015 105,616 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 98,585 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 91,261 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside front, Offside front & Rear tyres perished

Steering idiler ball joint rubber boot deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2012 83,604 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 76,839 miles

All Tyres Perished Near Rims

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 76,839 miles

All Tyres Perished Near Rims

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 68,654 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 53,589 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 May 2008 47,088 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,243 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,126 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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AE53 DJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AE53 DJZ, 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 AE53 DJZ registered?

AE53 DJZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AE53 DJZ safe to buy?

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