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BD53 YDX

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,218 mi
Last recorded135,218 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 YDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 135,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 135,217 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall... (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 134,901 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip... (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to legal limit... (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 134,901 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip... (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to legal limit... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 133,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 129,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 129,830 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Pipes on filter housing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Regulator on head leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 125,694 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 125,694 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 123,711 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 123,711 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Coil spring corroded both fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel lines perished

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 120,734 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel tank insecure FILTER (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel lines perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 115,772 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to calipers both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to calipers both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both front swivel joints seaping oil

Pass 2 Feb 2016 115,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

both front swivel joint seals seaping oil

Pass 7 Sep 2013 115,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 103,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Dec 2009 91,490 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 75,515 miles

brake fluid on servo and master cylinder over spill

wipers streaky

Pass 13 Dec 2007 61,859 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 47,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BD53 YDX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD53 YDX, 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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BD53 YDX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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