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CU53 UZV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,322 mi
Last recorded93,322 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UZV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 93,322 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 93,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 89,855 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 89,848 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 88,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside & offside ends of rear crossmember corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 88,789 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

nearside & offside ends of rear crossmember corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,643 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember nearside & offside ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 79,108 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 79,101 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 71,008 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,853 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,542 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,218 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 66,218 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,419 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 60,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 58,546 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 55,581 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 53,457 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2012 52,953 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 47,606 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 41,664 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,619 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 24,938 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 20,793 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 UZV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZV, 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

How do I check the history of CU53 UZV?

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What year was CU53 UZV registered?

CU53 UZV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is CU53 UZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 UZV shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU53 UZV have outstanding finance?

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