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CU53 JXP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

191,907 mi
Last recorded191,907 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 JXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 191,907 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2025 191,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis behind brake hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 180,509 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 180,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 171,426 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 159,201 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/cross member connection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 159,201 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pressure regulator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/cross member connection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 144,875 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/rear cross member joint- both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 144,875 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/rear cross member joint- both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 128,865 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 127,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

all chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Mar 2018 125,815 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 124,710 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 113,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,349 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,203 miles

some metal brake pipes have corrosion recomend cleaning and wax oiling

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,201 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 83,201 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 73,680 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 22 Jan 2013 73,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,908 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 63,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

lens dirty to registration lamp

Pass 9 Dec 2010 56,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 48,074 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 40,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 32,584 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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CU53 JXP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CU53 JXP, 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 JXP registered?

CU53 JXP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is CU53 JXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 JXP shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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