MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,051 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis oiled (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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 GDJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.
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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?
AV53 GDJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.
Is AV53 GDJ safe to buy?
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