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BJ53 HZE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,610 mi
Last recorded114,610 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 HZE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 114,610 miles

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

side steps in poor condition

Fail 20 May 2026 114,609 miles

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

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

side steps in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2025 113,141 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 111,593 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both side steps corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 109,273 miles

Front both front tractor joints weeping

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

Pass 3 May 2022 107,128 miles

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

Chassis undersealed

Fail 3 May 2022 107,128 miles

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

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

Chassis undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,971 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 103,365 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

chassis coated in underseal

Pass 18 Apr 2017 101,977 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,593 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,593 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2015 101,167 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 101,167 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 98,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 94,136 miles

passenger front door difficult to open from inside

Fail 14 Mar 2013 94,136 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

passenger front door difficult to open from inside

Pass 30 Mar 2012 87,794 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 81,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

radiator header tank pressure cap missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 146,293 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 68,818 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,757 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 46,629 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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BJ53 HZE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ53 HZE, 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 BJ53 HZE registered?

BJ53 HZE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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