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AK53 TZE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

185,476 mi
Last recorded185,476 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 TZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 185,476 miles

steering damper has movement in bush

Fail 14 Jul 2026 185,447 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle does not work (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt does not come out (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

steering damper has movement in bush

Pass 14 Jul 2025 181,332 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 175,431 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 169,401 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 164,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end slightly loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 164,669 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end slightly loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 162,532 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 153,307 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front and rear axles have slight corrosion

various suspension components have corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2018 152,871 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,776 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Slight oil leaks

Some corrosion to chassis rails and bulkhead

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

coil spring corroded All slight (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 151,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 151,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 150,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,989 miles

N/S/F S/BELT STORK COVER MISSING

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 146,126 miles

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

both front seat belts marked from being closed in door

front steering damper slight leak

n/s/f seat belt lower catch cover not fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2013 137,106 miles

N/S S/BELT STORK COVER MISSING

REAR DISC PITTED INNER EDGE

Pass 18 Apr 2012 120,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 118,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 118,246 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 104,741 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 86,301 miles

BOTH SIDE STEPS SEIZED AND BENT

WIPER DO NOT PARK

Pass 19 Jun 2008 77,293 miles

off side front outer brake pad appears very close to minimum limit of 1.5mm. check ASAP

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,426 miles

Exhaust emissions high, just on pass limit.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 52,490 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 TZE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 TZE, 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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What year was AK53 TZE registered?

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

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