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AV53 FTJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

120,435 mi
Last recorded120,435 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 FTJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 120,435 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,389 miles

black smoke from exhaust

Pass 19 Apr 2024 107,226 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 107,211 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,054 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 102,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,472 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 97,219 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,973 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 92,095 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 89,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 83,681 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 77,327 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 737,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,250 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 66,427 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 63,277 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 60,478 miles

Advise movement in both rear lower shocker bushes

Advise rear pads wearing low

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,606 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 38,237 miles

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

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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AV53 FTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AV53 FTJ, 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 AV53 FTJ registered?

AV53 FTJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is AV53 FTJ safe to buy?

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