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BX53 ONM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

241,591 mi
Last recorded241,591 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 ONM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 241,591 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 241,406 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 241,406 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 229,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 207,943 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 170,516 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 149,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front hubs slightly leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2016 123,998 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 123,998 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 95,575 miles

Offside Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 95,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 69,099 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,362 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,352 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Feb 2013 45,310 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front diff oil leak

o/s/f wheel arch missing

steering box oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2012 42,823 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/r trailing arm bush

slight play in rear shocker bottom bushes

Fail 21 Jan 2012 42,823 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in o/s/r trailing arm bush

slight play in rear shocker bottom bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2011 41,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 41,314 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 38,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,193 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,000 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 28,262 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 28,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,627 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,225 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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BX53 ONM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BX53 ONM, 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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BX53 ONM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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