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AK53 TXV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

137,771 mi
Last recorded137,771 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,771 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 135,430 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,230 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive t/box o ring (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 128,738 miles

offside front wheel bearing has play

transfer box leaking oil

Pass 1 Feb 2019 127,940 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 127,930 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,255 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 116,856 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 109,278 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,775 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 106,401 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 103,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 98,946 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 92,171 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 91,436 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 91,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 59,639 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 42,048 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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AK53 TXV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AK53 TXV, 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 AK53 TXV registered?

AK53 TXV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AK53 TXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 TXV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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