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CV53 WDT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,518 mi
Last recorded53,518 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV53 WDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 53,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,822 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,972 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 48,282 miles

Nearside Rear x member corroded near tow bar

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 46,337 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 44,567 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 42,726 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 40,522 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 38,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,927 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 35,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 30,802 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 28,183 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 25,491 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 22,655 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 20,249 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 17,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 14,751 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 11,396 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 8,643 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 WDT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WDT, 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 WDT registered?

CV53 WDT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is CV53 WDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 WDT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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