MOT Status
ValidMileage
47,717 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Service brake grabbing slightly BOTH (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 VZL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VZL, 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
How do I check the history of AV53 VZL?
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What year was AV53 VZL registered?
AV53 VZL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2003.
Is AV53 VZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for AV53 VZL shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AV53 VZL have outstanding finance?
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