MOT Status
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129,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
chip to windscreen
exhaust silencer missing
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.98 - average reading 3.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plate fitted - vehicle used after 1st January 1980 (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plate fitted - vehicle used after 1st January 1980 (0.1 (d))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
chip to windscreen
exhaust silencer missing
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Light units damaged but not showing white light to the rear.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides., (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Light units damaged but not showing white light to the rear.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides., (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis/ crossmember starting to corrode but not excessive
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to see inner brake pads †front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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Y11 FAA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 Y11 FAA, 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 Y11 FAA registered?
Y11 FAA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2003.
Is Y11 FAA safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y11 FAA shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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