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141,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front by yellow chalk (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
washers weak
surface corrosion on front brake pipes
Nearside bottom of screen is a crack
wipers slow when wiping
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside of screen has a crack in
Nearside Rear shock has slight play
Nearside of screen has a small crack
Offside Rear door bottom hindge has slight play
drivers seat leaning back in middle
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
N/S/F tyre old & perished
N/S/R tyre perished
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F swival joint seal has slight leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/F tyre old & perished
N/S/R tyre perished
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
O/S/F swival joint seal has slight leak
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
rear shock absorber bushes deteriorated
some play in the o/s/f hub
suspect the n/s/r tyre has been fouling the spring cup
vehicle class may be changed to class 7 next year
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both windscreen wiper blades starting to split
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both windscreen wiper blades starting to split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 YJH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 CE53 YJH, 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 CE53 YJH registered?
CE53 YJH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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