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AY53 EFU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

356,504 mi
Last recorded356,504 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 EFU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 356,504 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 356,502 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount is corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 343,999 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Mirror slightly loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 329,610 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 329,607 miles

Emissions not tested Due to oil leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 315,361 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 315,360 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 301,158 miles

Front Bumper deteriated.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 301,158 miles

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop shaft. Rear UJ is excessively worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Bumper deteriated.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres are cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 289,537 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 289,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2018 280,237 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 261,572 miles

Oil leak heavy oil leak from engine ()

Fail 12 Sep 2017 261,572 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak heavy oil leak from engine ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 242,809 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 224,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 206,834 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 189,016 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 172,240 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 153,379 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 153,377 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both o/s and n/s front hub seals leaking, recomend replacments are fitted asap.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 134,865 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 117,577 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,363 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 100,363 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 82,030 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 82,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 61,351 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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AY53 EFU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AY53 EFU, 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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AY53 EFU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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