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AJ53 NNT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

208,316 mi
Last recorded208,316 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 NNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 208,316 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 208,315 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 202,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 196,165 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 189,864 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 182,694 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear cross member inner rusty

Pass 15 Sep 2020 174,230 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 174,220 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength gear box mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2020 170,561 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 161,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 153,923 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear anti-roll bar drop links slight wear

Pass 6 Apr 2017 145,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 137,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 128,017 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 128,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

osr nsr osf tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2013 107,295 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 107,291 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 82,566 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 69,349 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,810 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,246 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 29,446 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,446 miles

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

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

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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AJ53 NNT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AJ53 NNT, 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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AJ53 NNT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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