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AU53 YHO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

209,395 mi
Last recorded209,395 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 209,395 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 203,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 198,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 193,652 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed x2 n/s and o/s (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 189,188 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 188,366 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 187,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 182,201 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 182,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 175,960 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 166,927 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 161,283 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 161,283 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 155,916 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 155,914 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Jan 2014 147,585 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 140,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 130,142 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 115,904 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 104,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 91,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,871 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad worn. †rear anti-roll bar bushes/bolts worn/m/ment.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 62,519 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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AU53 YHO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AU53 YHO, 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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AU53 YHO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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