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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 JTZMOT history

LD53 JTZ is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 133,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

LD53 JTZ silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
133,907 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 JTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 JTZ was last recorded at 133,907 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 2,523 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,384 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,523 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,907 miles
  • 2025 – 131,384 miles
  • 2024 – 129,405 miles
  • 2023 – 123,459 miles
  • 2022 – 120,669 miles
  • 2021 – 117,074 miles
  • 2020 – 113,385 miles
  • 2019 – 109,863 miles
  • 2018 – 105,198 miles
  • 2017 – 98,070 miles
  • 2016 – 88,612 miles
  • 2015 – 84,638 miles
  • 2014 – 76,995 miles
  • 2013 – 68,532 miles
  • 2011 – 57,287 miles
  • 2010 – 55,055 miles
  • 2009 – 50,140 miles
  • 2008 – 47,705 miles
  • 2006 – 42,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,907 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in steering damper bush

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    133,907 miles
    Test number
    314687263592
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in steering damper bush

  2. Fail133,907 miles (+2,523)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,907 miles
    Test number
    256195748609
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in steering damper bush

  3. Pass131,384 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,384 miles
    Test number
    894498502182
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail131,354 miles (+1,949)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,354 miles
    Test number
    309296707625
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass129,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,405 miles
    Test number
    746925345841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,405 miles (+5,946)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,405 miles
    Test number
    482117396261
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass123,459 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,459 miles
    Test number
    733316970261
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded/damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel tank carrier corroded and holed

  8. Fail123,458 miles (+2,789)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,458 miles
    Test number
    814780094519
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame joint above axel (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded/damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel tank carrier corroded and holed

  9. Pass120,669 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    120,669 miles
    Test number
    468482068765
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'A' frame upper ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near corroded fuel tank shield (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess.
    • AdvisoryUnderside is muddy
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember is corroded - approaching limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Fail120,669 miles (+3,595)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,669 miles
    Test number
    823464866614
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint insecure lower joint (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear 'A' frame upper ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear suspension bump stop is missing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near corroded fuel tank shield (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper offside bush is worn but not to excess.
    • AdvisoryUnderside is muddy
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember is corroded - approaching limit (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass117,074 miles (+3,689)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,074 miles
    Test number
    573610156608
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn border line pass (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded

  12. Pass113,385 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,385 miles
    Test number
    354395667677
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Fail113,377 miles (+3,514)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,377 miles
    Test number
    722417743074
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  14. Pass109,863 miles (+4,665)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    103644560050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. Pass105,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,198 miles
    Test number
    483809405243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail105,193 miles (+7,123)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,193 miles
    Test number
    712582605352
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass98,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    942670550839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,070 miles (+9,458)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    488336279554
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass88,612 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    88,612 miles
    Test number
    778688707552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail88,606 miles (+3,968)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,606 miles
    Test number
    718681545728
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail84,638 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    125926325199
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass84,638 miles (+7,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    267566325194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass76,995 miles (+8,463)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,995 miles
    Test number
    497499624163
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  24. Pass68,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    328233323182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,532 miles (+11,245)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    278803023483
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  26. Pass57,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    927355901302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail57,287 miles (+2,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,287 miles
    Test number
    109595201309
    • FailureNearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  28. Pass55,055 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,055 miles
    Test number
    443740010340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,024 miles (+4,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,024 miles
    Test number
    421795500470
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  30. Pass50,140 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    361025799404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass47,705 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,705 miles
    Test number
    973255498237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass47,542 miles (+5,093)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    392568138089
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside and offside front swivel housings corroded
    • NoteNearside and offside front swivel housings slight leaks

  33. Pass42,449 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,449 miles
    Test number
    713424986242
    • NoteNearside and offside front swivel seals starting to leak.

Questions about LD53 JTZ

Does LD53 JTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 JTZ is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 JTZ?
The MOT on LD53 JTZ is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 JTZ done?
LD53 JTZ was recorded at 133,907 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has LD53 JTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 JTZ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 JTZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 JTZ find?
LD53 JTZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis; advise slight play in steering damper bush.

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