CarVerify

Free Car Check

WX53 WLN

2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C

Silver Petrol 883cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

7,805 mi
Last recorded7,805 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C8,489 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Harley-davidson
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WLN
MakeHarley-davidson
ModelXL53 C
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine883cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 7,805 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 7,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 7,442 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 7,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 7,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 7,150 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 7,145 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements to small. (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2019 7,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 7,038 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 7,038 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 6,947 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 6,947 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2016 6,770 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 6,770 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 6,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2015 6,402 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 5,890 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 5,714 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 18 Sep 2010 5,624 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 Sep 2009 5,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Nov 2008 5,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Nov 2007 5,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 3,995 miles

How Reliable is the Harley-davidson XL53 C?

Based on 15,043 MOT tests across 1,204 vehicles.

88.6%
Pass Rate
496
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 69
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 69
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 68
reflector on motorcycle missing 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 44
Full Harley-davidson XL53 C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WX53 WLN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C in Silver with a 883cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 8,489 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 Harley-davidson XL53 C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 WLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley-davidson XL53 C typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Harley-davidson XL53 C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WX53 WLN?

You can check the full history of WX53 WLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WX53 WLN registered?

WX53 WLN is a 2003 Harley-davidson XL53 C, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is WX53 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 WLN shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WX53 WLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WX53 WLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.