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AY52 YMF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

222,219 mi
Last recorded222,219 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY52 YMF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 222,219 miles

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))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 220,701 miles

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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 218,162 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 216,022 miles

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.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 213,796 miles

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.

Pass 5 Feb 2021 211,408 miles

Rear CROSS MEMBER SECTION CORRODED

UNDERSIDE SUSPENSION CORRODED

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 209,556 miles

both swivel housings leaking

Fail 21 Jan 2020 209,556 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 207,958 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 204,512 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion centre cross member alloy panel coroded at mounting (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 204,485 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 200,168 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 189,934 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 181,221 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 171,555 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 162,622 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 162,622 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 152,907 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 143,717 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 143,717 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

oil leak in engine

Pass 9 Dec 2009 135,241 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 118,149 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 100,210 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,664 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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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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What year was AY52 YMF registered?

AY52 YMF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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