MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,133 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rears (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering damper bushes worn
Central Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f outrigger corroded near body mount
Offside 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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f outrigger corroded near body mount
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroding on rear joint
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 tyres cracking on sidewalls
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 YAH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 AO03 YAH, 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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What year was AO03 YAH registered?
AO03 YAH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 2003.
Is AO03 YAH safe to buy?
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