MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play +2 (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded =3 (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
o/r brake slightly binding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AV53 FUF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 FUF, 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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How do I check the history of AV53 FUF?
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What year was AV53 FUF registered?
AV53 FUF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is AV53 FUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV53 FUF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AV53 FUF have outstanding finance?
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