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AK53 TZD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,979 mi
Last recorded15,979 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 15,979 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 13,897 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 13,630 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear brake pads are cracking.

Pass 6 Dec 2022 13,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 13,504 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 13,312 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 13,230 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 12,591 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 12,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 12,111 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 11,898 miles

diesel filter looks damp

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2014 11,728 miles

Diesel filter is slightly wet.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 11,540 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 10,937 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 10,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 9,915 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 8,923 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 89,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 8,014 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 7,536 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 6,452 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 TZD 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 95.2%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

AK53 TZD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AK53 TZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 TZD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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