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AG53 ZXO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,378 mi
Last recorded204,378 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 ZXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 204,378 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 194,143 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 184,066 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 174,468 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 166,988 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 159,808 miles

front track rod ends worn

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 27 Oct 2020 159,802 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe towards rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

front track rod ends worn

offside rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 2 Nov 2019 153,106 miles

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive FUEL LEAKING FROM FUEL PRESSURE VALVE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 144,731 miles

Central Front STEERING DAMPER SHOCK SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2018 144,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) contaminated HUB SEAL LEAKING. (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing BUCKLE MISSING. (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road DAMAGE IN ZONE`A` (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right HEADLAMP PANNELL AREA DAMAGED. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing BUCKLE MISSING. (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front BUMPER& BODY DAMAGE.

Central Front STEERING DAMPER SHOCK SLIGHT PLAY IN BUSH.

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR AXLE TOP DUST COVER. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coolant leak NO ANTI FREEZE IN HEADER TANK. ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 137,922 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE VALVES DETERIOATED.

Fail 8 Nov 2017 137,920 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH FRONT TYRE VALVES DETERIOATED.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 114,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 103,540 miles

slight free play steering damper bush

Fail 4 Dec 2014 103,129 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight free play steering damper bush

Pass 28 Nov 2013 89,477 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight free play steering damper bush

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,276 miles

no warning lamp lit on dash when park brake applied

Pass 28 Nov 2011 112,844 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 54,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 4,380 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 3,233 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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AG53 ZXO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG53 ZXO, 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 AG53 ZXO registered?

AG53 ZXO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is AG53 ZXO safe to buy?

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