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CV53 KHL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

156,890 mi
Last recorded156,890 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 156,890 miles

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

drop arm joint gaiter damaged.

Pass 22 May 2025 152,420 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair long pedal travel. (1.2.1 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

brake fluid discoloured advise changing.

Pass 17 May 2024 148,479 miles

rear droplinks worn.

Pass 2 Jun 2023 144,670 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 141,784 miles
Fail 27 May 2022 141,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus nail.235/85-16c. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 140,411 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 139,839 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 139,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 139,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 138,973 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 138,973 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,577 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 138,570 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2016 126,694 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tractor joints leaking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 115,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,285 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 101,161 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 91,244 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 74,144 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,348 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 44,611 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,564 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,984 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 KHL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CV53 KHL, 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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CV53 KHL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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