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CV53 DXK

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,714 mi
Last recorded38,714 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 DXK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 38,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 38,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 38,309 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 38,239 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 38,014 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 37,666 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 37,332 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 37,320 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 37,172 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 37,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 36,922 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 36,767 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 36,767 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 35,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 35,873 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 32,520 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2010 32,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 29,434 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 25,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 15,770 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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CV53 DXK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CV53 DXK, 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 CV53 DXK registered?

CV53 DXK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is CV53 DXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 DXK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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