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VX53 KCV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,482 mi
Last recorded31,482 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 KCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 31,482 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,363 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 31,208 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 30,799 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,285 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 30,265 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking Breather on filler neck (7.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 29,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 28,934 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 28,914 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 27,793 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 26,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 26,198 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,695 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 25,434 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,003 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 20,757 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 16,823 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,131 miles

front drag link bent

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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VX53 KCV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VX53 KCV, 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 VX53 KCV registered?

VX53 KCV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is VX53 KCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX53 KCV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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