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CV53 KHF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,630 mi
Last recorded43,630 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 43,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 43,627 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,044 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside rear x member outrigers

Fail 23 Apr 2025 43,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on nearside and offside rear x member outrigers

Pass 14 Feb 2024 42,332 miles

Nearside Rear x member outrigger corroded

Offside Rear x member outrigger corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2023 41,277 miles

Nearside Rear x member out rigger corroded

Offside Rear x member out rigger corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 40,590 miles

Nearside Rear x member out rigger corroded

Offside Rear x member out rigger corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,311 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 39,310 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

free travel in park brake lever

Pass 7 Feb 2020 38,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 38,348 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 36,452 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 36,452 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 34,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 33,491 miles

free travel in park brake lever

front number plate damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2017 33,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

free travel in park brake lever

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2016 31,911 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 30,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 30,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 28,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 26,745 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,944 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 22,996 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,996 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 21,215 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 21,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 19,018 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,543 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 16,543 miles

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 35,924 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 KHF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHF, 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 CV53 KHF registered?

CV53 KHF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is CV53 KHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 KHF shows 30 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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