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YA52 KLD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,125 mi
Last recorded88,125 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 KLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2022 88,125 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded/holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member corroded/holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint leaking grease

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Axle swivel joint leaking grease

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - [rear] brake pipe union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member [inner] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of chassis showing signs of slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 81,718 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

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

Offside Front swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,277 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 80,352 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 80,351 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nearside headlamp comes on with side light dimdip system seems inoperative

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,775 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint Rear joint diff end (2.4.G.4b)

Steering damper bush slight worn steering end

Pass 20 Jan 2016 76,749 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

UNDERBODY DEBRIS COPIOUS

Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,011 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,605 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 50,925 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,850 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,346 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 46,330 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 38,564 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2007 38,564 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,843 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 25,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 25,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YA52 KLD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YA52 KLD, 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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YA52 KLD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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