LAND ROVER DEFENDER LR53AVA has 25 MOTs

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This 2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 167,633 miles 9 months ago on Saturday 17th January 2026 at 08:03.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Sunday 31st January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

LR53AVA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST JANUARY 2027167,633 MI
PASSED18TH JANUARY 202531ST JANUARY 2026165,244 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 202431ST JANUARY 2025162,313 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202331ST JANUARY 2024158,400 MI
PASSED28TH JANUARY 202231ST JANUARY 2023156,927 MI
PASSED21ST JANUARY 202131ST JANUARY 2022153,297 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Dim
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202031ST JANUARY 2021150,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST FEBRUARY 201931ST JANUARY 2020147,594 MI
PASSED16TH DECEMBER 201715TH DECEMBER 2018144,041 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201628TH SEPTEMBER 2017140,786 MI
FAILED22ND SEPTEMBER 2016140,710 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Passenger's Seat Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.a.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Trailer Electrical Socket Damaged So That Lead Cannot Be Securely Connected (1.9.3b)
  5. FAIL - Braking System Leaking On Pipe Onto A.b.s. Unit (3.6.a.1)
  6. FAIL - Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Steering Arm (2.2.c.1c)
  7. ADVISORY - Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 201526TH SEPTEMBER 2016133,204 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 2015133,204 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Trays Fitted
  6. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.3.3b)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  10. FAIL - Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 201426TH SEPTEMBER 2015124,167 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
FAILED15TH SEPTEMBER 2014124,167 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  3. FAIL - Rear Lower Seat Belt Insecurely Fixed To The Vehicles Structure (5.2.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Seat Belt Insecurely Fixed To The Vehicles Structure (5.2.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201326TH SEPTEMBER 2014115,782 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201226TH SEPTEMBER 2013108,142 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3b)
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 201126TH SEPTEMBER 201299,046 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 201199,046 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201025TH SEPTEMBER 201188,815 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 200925TH SEPTEMBER 201078,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200825TH SEPTEMBER 200965,781 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Boot Not Secured On Drop Arm Ball Joint
  3. USER ENTERED - Clutch Pedal Rubber Worn
  4. USER ENTERED - Air Box Pipe Off
  5. USER ENTERED - Fuel Cap Wont Lock
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 200725TH SEPTEMBER 200857,262 MI
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 200757,256 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 200624TH SEPTEMBER 200745,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

LR53AVA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

LR53AVA MOT Comments

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LR53AVA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 167,633 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,288 miles

LR53AVA FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration LR53AVA was manufactured on Wednesday 24th September 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 167,633 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 7,288 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means LR53AVA has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 42 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does LR53AVA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 LR53AVA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is LR53AVA Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 11th October 2026 LR53AVA does have Tax. Read more

When does LR53AVA Tax expire?

The current Tax for LR53AVA will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does LR53AVA MOT expire?

The current MOT for LR53AVA will expire in 4 months on Sunday 31st January 2027. Read more

When did LR53AVA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for LR53AVA was on Saturday 17th January 2026 at 08:03. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has LR53AVA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for LR53AVA we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has LR53AVA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for LR53AVA we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is LR53AVA?

LR53AVA is registered as a 2003 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has LR53AVA done?

The odometer reading for LR53AVA at the last MOT in January 2026 was 167,633 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,288 miles per year. Read more

How old is LR53AVA?

The vehicle LR53AVA was manufactured in 2003 so it is currently 23 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 24th September 2003. Read more

What colour is LR53AVA?

The official colour of LR53AVA is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does LR53AVA have?

LR53AVA has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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