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LS53CBX
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2492cc
General Information
- Registration LS53CBX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2492cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
22
Passes
4
Failures
84.62%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
24 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 140,446 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2027 8 Jun 20265 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 138,553 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- underside corrosion to suspension
7 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 138,029 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2025 8 Jun 20269 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 137,309 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- underside corrosion
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 136,939 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2023 8 Jun 202618 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,829 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2022 8 Jun 202616 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,165 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jan 2021 8 Jun 20267 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,982 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2020 8 Jun 20264 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 132,821 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2019 8 Jun 20263 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 130,249 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Undertrays fitted
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
21 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 130,233 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Undertrays fitted
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,144 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 8 Jun 202621 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,144 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016 8 Jun 202621 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 126,144 MI
8 Jun 20262 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,039 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
1 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 125,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cenntre exhaust box (7.1.2)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- oil leak
- Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,308 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
12 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 120,555 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
12 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,555 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
26 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 119,515 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 8 Jun 202628 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,692 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,433 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011 8 Jun 202625 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,808 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 8 Jun 202610 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,458 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 8 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 55,676 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 8 Jun 202617 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,761 MI
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LS53CBX was registered on 2003-11-29
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