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AX52 KZC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 KZC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,140 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 64,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 56,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fails 1st smoke test at 60 degrees, passed at 80 degrees engine temperature

front radius arm bushes are going soft

front service brake pads look low, brake discs are worn

front windscreen wiper blades are badly split but are still clearing screen ok

nearside front and rear tire outer sidewalls are scuffed, all tire outer sidewalls are perishing

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

radio mast is badly bent

rear tie bar bushes are starting to debond

Pass 27 Jan 2009 56,317 miles

fails 1st smoke test at 60 degrees, passed at 80 degrees engine temperature

front radius arm bushes are going soft

front service brake pads look low, brake discs are worn

front windscreen wiper blades are badly split but are still clearing screen ok

nearside front and rear tire outer sidewalls are scuffed, all tire outer sidewalls are perishing

nearside front seat belt webbing is marked

radio mast is badly bent

rear tie bar bushes are starting to debond

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,765 miles

front windscreen poor clearance

nearside front and nearside rear tire outer sidewalls are scuffed

park brake lever springs back up when released

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,303 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2007 41,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 40,529 miles

steering drop arm ball joint dust cover split

Pass 16 Jan 2006 30,456 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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AX52 KZC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX52 KZC, 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

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What year was AX52 KZC registered?

AX52 KZC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is AX52 KZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 KZC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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