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AX52 LBA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests36 (22 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,491 mi
Last recorded126,491 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 LBA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 126,491 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi's to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 126,491 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage fouling Track rod bent and fouling differential (2.1.4 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi's to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both outer (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 124,345 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 124,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Steering damper mount, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to callipers (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 120,754 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 120,754 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,958 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock absorbers, upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 113,052 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Fail 13 Jul 2022 113,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,051 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 106,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front, flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

No handbrake tell-tale

Pass 22 Jul 2019 103,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (flexi to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

No handbrake tell-tale

Fail 22 Jul 2019 103,152 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp All (4.3.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (flexi to caliper) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

No handbrake tell-tale

Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front on hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 92,944 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 92,944 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ***clutch master cylinder***

Oil leak engine - front

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

coolant level low

Pass 19 Jul 2016 87,592 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 87,592 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

No handbrake tell-tale

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,609 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 82,608 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 11,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside outer road wheel slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 72,203 miles

Both wipers split on ends

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front swivel housing damp

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,991 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside front swivel housing damp

Nearside wiper split on ends

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 66,991 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

Nearside front swivel housing damp

Nearside wiper split on ends

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,286 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front swivel housing oil seal leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2011 61,286 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front swivel housing oil seal leaking

Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,834 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,833 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 49,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 49,915 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 47,269 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008
Pass 24 Jan 2007 37,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 31,488 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 LBA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LBA, 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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AX52 LBA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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