MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,165 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated HUB LEAKING OIL (1.1.13 (b))
Power steering component insecure STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering wheel cover slightly loose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering wheel cover slightly loose
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Swivel ball seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush detertiated (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush detertiated (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Steering damper bush play
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush to axle x2 (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped across axle (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering ball (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush to axle x2 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil inner side of disc (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Steering component damaged but serviceable trackrod bent (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
both front wipers slight deteriated
both rear anti roll bar bushes slight deteriated
both rear shock absorbers bushes slight deteriated
front number plate slight deteriated
front number plate slight deteriated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front wipers slight deteriated
both rear anti roll bar bushes slight deteriated
both rear shock absorbers bushes slight deteriated
front number plate slight deteriated
front number plate slight deteriated
front damper bush worn slightly.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front damper bush worn slightly.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 JYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 VX53 JYZ, 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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VX53 JYZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2003.
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