MOT Status
ValidMileage
99,022 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both of (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm (4.1.D.2)
Oil leak at rear of engine/gearbox area ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
slight oil sweats at front axle swivel joints
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of axle (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/r tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords
o/s/f stearing damper bush slight movement
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CU53 HKC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 CU53 HKC, 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 CU53 HKC registered?
CU53 HKC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 December 2003.
Is CU53 HKC safe to buy?
The MOT history for CU53 HKC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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