MOT Status
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222,219 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component near steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box (2.1.5 (a))
both front swivel hubs have slight seepage of grease.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various aluminium panels. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front swivel hubs slightly leaking.
Rear CROSS MEMBER SECTION CORRODED
UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION CORRODED
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both swivel housings leaking
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both swivel housings leaking
Central Rear Body has slight corrosion centre cross member alloy panel coroded at mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Central Rear Body has slight corrosion centre cross member alloy panel coroded at mounting (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
advise all other brake pipes are heavily coated
advise dampness at steering box unable to ascertain source
various fluid/oil leaks present
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
both fron swivel houseing oil seals leaking
Centre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both fron swivel houseing oil seals leaking
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
oil leak in engine
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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AY52 YMF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 AY52 YMF, 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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AY52 YMF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2003.
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