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AO53 GHF

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,875 mi
Last recorded31,875 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 GHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 31,875 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame top bush. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + off side. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 30,835 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 30,809 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,785 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 29,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 29,116 miles

Tyres slightly cracked on side walls

Pass 7 Dec 2011 28,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,852 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 24,732 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 19,851 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 19,841 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,475 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 17,475 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 11,337 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 11,309 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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AO53 GHF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AO53 GHF, 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 GHF registered?

AO53 GHF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AO53 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO53 GHF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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