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CV53 KKC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

21,707 mi
Last recorded21,707 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 KKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 21,707 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 21,707 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 20,582 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 19,991 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 19,554 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 18,853 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 17,820 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 17,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 17,073 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 16,358 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 15,263 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 14,825 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 13,814 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 12,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 11,863 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 105,744 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 9,095 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,882 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,814 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 5,679 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 KKC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KKC, 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 KKC registered?

CV53 KKC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CV53 KKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 KKC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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