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CU53 JXT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,275 mi
Last recorded66,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 JXT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 66,275 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 65,449 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 64,641 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 63,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 62,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 60,635 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,255 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 56,169 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 54,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,255 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 48,238 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,875 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 39,700 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 35,134 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,185 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 27,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 22,725 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 18,543 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,382 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 JXT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 JXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU53 JXT registered?

CU53 JXT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is CU53 JXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 JXT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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