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AK53 TZR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 88,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 88,148 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,780 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 87,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at bumper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 87,092 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 87,090 miles

Fuel system component leaking at filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 86,383 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 83,873 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 82,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,064 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,337 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 75,828 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,826 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,039 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,038 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 68,285 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,105 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 59,850 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 59,843 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 59,432 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 59,432 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,138 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 56,452 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

all road wheels show signs of corrossion

Pass 17 Aug 2009 56,452 miles

Oil leak

all road wheels show signs of corrossion

Pass 17 Jan 2008 56,132 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,470 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 TZR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZR, 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 TZR registered?

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

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The MOT history for AK53 TZR shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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