MOT Status
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88,312 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At hose (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
Oil leak
all road wheels show signs of corrossion
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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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.
Is AK53 TZR safe to buy?
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