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AO53 FGU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

157,255 mi
Last recorded157,255 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2020 157,255 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 155,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 149,414 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 142,950 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight play in both rear arm front bushes

Fail 1 Sep 2017 142,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint nut loose (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

slight play in both rear arm front bushes

Fail 15 Sep 2016 134,964 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Both front links (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 128,070 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 128,070 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 120,501 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 109,389 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

rear no-plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2012 99,503 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 99,503 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,722 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 90,722 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,797 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 85,797 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 81,501 miles

o/s/r trailing arm front bush worn slightly

Fail 15 Sep 2009 81,501 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/r trailing arm front bush worn slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,571 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 77,570 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,576 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 66,576 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 49,776 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 49,203 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AO53 FGU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AO53 FGU, 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 AO53 FGU registered?

AO53 FGU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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