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AX53 FPO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,762 mi
Last recorded180,762 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 FPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 180,762 miles

oil leak from gear box area not affecting park brake at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2014 176,067 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 167,458 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S DOOR STEP CORRODED

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Fail 24 May 2013 167,458 miles

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

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

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

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

N/S DOOR STEP CORRODED

N/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 6 Jan 2012 149,168 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 149,168 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 111,067 miles

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats being in the folded position

Fail 21 Jan 2011 111,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear seatbelts not tested due to seats being in the folded position

Pass 15 Jan 2010 85,395 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 85,395 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2009 68,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 47,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn.

steering damper bush has slight play.

Fail 10 Jan 2008 47,198 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip provision worn.

steering damper bush has slight play.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 30,928 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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AX53 FPO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AX53 FPO, 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 AX53 FPO registered?

AX53 FPO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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