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AU53 ZYH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 ZYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 77,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 77,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,839 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,239 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 73,807 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 73,807 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 18 May 2018 72,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 71,529 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 70,404 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 68,862 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 66,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,152 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 65,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 62,943 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,095 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,935 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,995 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 54,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

slight play/wear o/s steering damper bush

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,160 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 ZYH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

AU53 ZYH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is AU53 ZYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 ZYH shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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