£9,000 - £11,000
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 COUNTY TD5
United Kingdom • 10 Dec 2025 • Lot 92
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 with a 5-speed manual transmission and 180,000 miles. It has a Category S insurance loss recorded in 2019, but recently passed its MOT.
Condition
6
Moderate wear, some reconditioning needed.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
180,000 miles
HV53 BDU
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Insurance Category: CATEGORY SMake: LAND ROVER Model: DEFENDER 90 COUNTY TD5Registration: HV53 BDUEngine Size (cc): 2495Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Diesel Year of Manufacture: 2003 Date First Registered: 01/09/2003MOT Expiry Date: 11/02/2026Location: DUE ON SITEYou can view from: Wednesday 3 December 2025 - Tuesday 9 December 2025We are currently processing this entry.
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Description
Date
VRM and VIN
Category S Insurance Loss.
Vehicle Structurally Damaged But Repairable-Insurer Decided Not to Repair
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
22/01/2019
The vendor has provided the following:
Beautiful 2003 Land Rover Defender 90 hard top
Recent clean bill of health and in good condition with a passed MOT in February
180,000 miles with a chassis would suggest less
Points of note
£4,800
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,894
Median Price (Since 2020)
£56,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Feb 11 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
178,313 miles
Registration Date
2003-09-01
MOT History
Passed
On Feb 12 2025 with 178,313 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BOTH FRONT HOSES (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Passed
On Nov 14 2023 with 177,228 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Nov 13 2023 with 177,228 miles
There were 6 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Major:
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 24 2022 with 172,594 miles
Failed
On Nov 23 2022 with 172,586 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Passed
On Nov 24 2021 with 168,083 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed
On Nov 22 2021 with 168,067 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- drop arm dust cover perished
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On Nov 02 2020 with 164,290 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Failed
On Nov 02 2020 with 164,290 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Aug 01 2018 with 156,558 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed
On Jul 27 2018 with 156,461 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor:
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed
On Jul 19 2017 with 146,026 miles
Passed
On Jul 20 2016 with 137,149 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- bulb not working in registration plate lamp
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Jul 19 2016 with 137,147 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Advisory:
- bulb not working in registration plate lamp
- oil leak
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Jul 30 2015 with 131,618 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Both side steps are rusted throught on undersides
Failed
On Jul 30 2015 with 131,618 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Both side steps are rusted throught on undersides
Passed
On Jul 29 2014 with 127,278 miles
Failed
On Jul 31 2013 with 118,592 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- rear suspension 'A' frame ball joint has slight play
Passed
On Jul 31 2013 with 118,592 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- rear suspension 'A' frame ball joint has slight play
Passed
On Aug 28 2012 with 107,119 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed
On Aug 26 2011 with 92,145 miles
Passed
On Sep 09 2010 with 759,161 miles
Passed
On Sep 01 2009 with 668,997 miles
Passed
On Sep 03 2008 with 56,835 miles
Failed
On Mar 01 2007 with 41,217 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passed
On Mar 01 2007 with 41,217 miles
Passed
On Sep 04 2006 with 35,300 miles
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