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AV53 GDJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

119,051 mi
Last recorded119,051 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 GDJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 119,051 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 113,555 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 108,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 102,063 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,423 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 80,868 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 80,868 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,045 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 72,312 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 68,010 miles

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 63,904 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 58,961 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 41,591 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,602 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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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.

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