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CE53 YJG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,374 mi
Last recorded153,374 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 153,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & rear's n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 148,813 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 147,697 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Chassis corrosion

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 147,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from front to rear brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Marked) (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (Marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top arm (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Top arm (marked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Chassis corrosion

Coolant leak preventing emissions test

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test base

Offside Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 16 May 2022 147,441 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2022 147,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 140,207 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 140,203 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn all front lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 131,802 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 131,802 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,659 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 123,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 122,901 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 104,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 104,721 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 95,549 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 95,539 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,424 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 77,385 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 67,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 57,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,580 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 39,971 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,430 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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CE53 YJG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CE53 YJG, 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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CE53 YJG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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