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CV53 WDX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,056 mi
Last recorded95,056 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,056 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 93,525 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 92,303 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,829 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 89,460 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 88,512 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 86,562 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,398 miles

Some pipes greased

Pass 29 Sep 2017 81,801 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 78,918 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,721 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Oct 2014 69,962 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,299 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 58,818 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,630 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,685 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 41,486 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,686 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 27,589 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,860 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 20,860 miles

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

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 WDX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 WDX, 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 WDX registered?

CV53 WDX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is CV53 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV53 WDX 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.

Does CV53 WDX have outstanding finance?

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