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VX53 JYZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,165 mi
Last recorded170,165 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 170,165 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 158,977 miles

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))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 158,969 miles

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))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,964 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 138,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 131,039 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 131,023 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 121,920 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 121,828 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,283 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 109,853 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 103,966 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 96,439 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,900 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 86,897 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 76,809 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 76,809 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,895 miles

front damper bush worn slightly.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 68,888 miles

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.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 52,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 46,164 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 38,443 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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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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