MOT Status
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130,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bush worn (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch pedal antislip rubber missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
nearside and offside wipers dirty
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight leak n/s/f inner hub seal....not affecting brake components.
wiper blades slightly deteriorated..still clearing screen ok.
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AY03 LHU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 AY03 LHU, 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 AY03 LHU registered?
AY03 LHU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2003.
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