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BX53 NZN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,591 mi
Last recorded137,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 NZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 137,591 miles

general corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2025 134,216 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

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

general corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2024 131,023 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

general corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 126,310 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s front shocks, lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 123,572 miles

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level on minimum

general underside corrosion including components

rear chassis area badly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 123,478 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle does not clip in (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative does not stay in on position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering box drop arm on steering box movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Seat belt slightly damaged both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by flexi (1.1.11 (c))

engine oil level on minimum

general underside corrosion including components

rear chassis area badly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 118,754 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 112,948 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 104,277 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 104,277 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 96,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 90,880 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 86,145 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 79,183 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 74,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,284 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 64,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 57,321 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 481,029 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 481,026 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,957 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 39,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,137 miles

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

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 NZN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NZN, 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 NZN registered?

BX53 NZN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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