MOT Status
ValidMileage
140,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer switch intermittent
vehicle underside , suspension components corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body corrosion at offside and nearside rear
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under body corrosion at offside and nearside rear
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front steering damper bush slight movement .
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front steering damper bush slight movement .
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
exhaust centre to rear pipe joint rusty
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Clutch pedal rubber split / loose
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
O,S,F spot lamp not working
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
both front hubs leaking grease
Clutch pedal rubber worn.
Clutch pedal rubber worn.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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AY53 EJX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 EJX, 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 AY53 EJX registered?
AY53 EJX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is AY53 EJX safe to buy?
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