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BD53 KXA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

105,118 mi
Last recorded105,118 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 KXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 105,118 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 105,058 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 101,716 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 100,802 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 98,836 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 97,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 95,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 94,772 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 90,869 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 90,869 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 86,781 miles

Nearside Rear worn sidewall

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 82,452 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 82,358 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 76,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 70,890 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,890 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 65,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 65,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 60,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front sidewall worn

Pass 2 Jun 2011 60,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front sidewall worn

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,693 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,866 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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BD53 KXA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BD53 KXA, 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 BD53 KXA registered?

BD53 KXA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BD53 KXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 KXA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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