MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front registration plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AK53 TYP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 TYP, 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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AK53 TYP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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