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CV53 WEC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,745 mi
Last recorded142,745 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,745 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 142,738 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame middle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,074 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 142,074 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 141,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 141,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 140,906 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 140,137 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 140,137 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 136,877 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 136,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TOP OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TOP OF FLEXI HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 125,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 119,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 114,903 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 109,967 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 104,548 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 90,720 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 79,844 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 64,651 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 64,651 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 58,047 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 58,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 47,861 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 36,018 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 36,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 WEC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

CV53 WEC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is CV53 WEC safe to buy?

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