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BL53 PXR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

139,944 mi
Last recorded139,944 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 PXR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 139,944 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 138,726 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 138,715 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 138,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 137,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 137,588 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated with axel oil (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Outer Axle with loose fixing bolts axel hub bolts loose and leaking oil (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaking on hand brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 136,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 136,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety axel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer axel joint slight leak

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

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

Offside Front Outer axel joint slight leak

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 106,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer axel joint slight leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer axel joint slight leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 129,636 miles

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

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Nearside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint

Offside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint

Fail 28 Jul 2020 129,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak engine

oil leak gearbox

Nearside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint

Offside Front oil leaking out of swivel joint

Pass 14 Jul 2019 124,119 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2018 114,889 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 108,251 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 108,251 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,694 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 105,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,297 miles

both front hub seals weeping

Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front hub seals weeping

Pass 10 Dec 2012 91,528 miles

both diffs weeping oil

both font steering swivel seals weeping

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2011 85,441 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear diffs are weeping

front tyres are perished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 76,666 miles

bonnet stay securing clip is broken

offside front swivel ball assembly corroded and leaking

rear inner brake discs are corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,500 miles

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 58,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 51,955 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 42,626 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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BL53 PXR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 BL53 PXR, 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 BL53 PXR registered?

BL53 PXR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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