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AU53 ZWZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

96,741 mi
Last recorded96,741 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZWZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,741 miles

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 94,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2020 93,858 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 May 2019 91,746 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 89,427 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 86,424 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 81,993 miles

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,417 miles

oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 65,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 60,063 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 53,921 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 47,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 41,615 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,122 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,300 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,917 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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AU53 ZWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AU53 ZWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 ZWZ registered?

AU53 ZWZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZWZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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