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AE53 DYO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

94,049 mi
Last recorded94,049 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 94,049 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 94,049 miles

Rear Body has an unsafe modification Spare wheel holder facing rear of vehicle has no wheel attached leaving dangerous protrusions (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,221 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 92,146 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,835 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Fail 22 Sep 2023 89,835 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2022 87,977 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 86,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 85,734 miles

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 85,730 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play in hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 84,849 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion on front bumper

corrosion on underside of rear bumper

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,141 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear cross member holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,942 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules above rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking outer wall deep to reach cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules above rear axle (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 81,479 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,825 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 78,609 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear number plate partialy obscured by ladder

Fail 13 Mar 2014 78,609 miles

rear number plate partialy obscured by ladder

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 76,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 76,312 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 75,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 74,334 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

keep wear on n/s front tyre under observation

Pass 4 Nov 2010 74,334 miles

keep wear on n/s front tyre under observation

Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,230 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 71,230 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 62,126 miles

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 21 Oct 2008 62,126 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear step bracket bolts loose

steering damper bush slightly worn

track rod bent

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,077 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,815 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 37,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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 DYO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DYO, 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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AE53 DYO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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