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BX53 CNC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,117 mi
Last recorded129,117 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 CNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 124,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 124,536 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 124,525 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 123,383 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

rear upper stop light not working

slight play in rear prop joint

Fail 12 Nov 2020 123,383 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe damaged fuel vent pipe split leaks (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front hub seals leak

rear upper stop light not working

slight play in rear prop joint

Pass 7 Nov 2019 123,278 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Offside Front swivel joint leaking

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 121,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 118,078 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 113,922 miles

n/s front hockey stick front bush getting play

Fail 1 Nov 2016 113,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering retaining device insecure steering box drop arm lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

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

n/s front hockey stick front bush getting play

Pass 2 Nov 2015 110,217 miles

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

diesel leak in engine bay

Fail 2 Nov 2015 110,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering locking device missing steering lock pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

diesel leak in engine bay

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,895 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,784 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 94,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 83,761 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 83,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,783 miles

3d No plates

Pass 7 Mar 2009 64,221 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 43,763 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 31,643 miles

exhaust hangers are corroded

both front swivel joints are weeping

steering box drop arm has slight play

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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BX53 CNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX53 CNC, 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 BX53 CNC registered?

BX53 CNC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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