MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front headlamp loose
Offside Front headlamp low
Offside Rear brake lamp dull
front number plate in poor condition
play in offside front wheel bearing
power steering leak
seat belts low and loose in fixings
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
drivers seat foam in poor condition
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all tyres have small cuts in
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all tyres have small cuts in
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
number plate light poor condition
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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AE53 DYW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 DYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AE53 DYW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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