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YA53 EZM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

279,038 mi
Last recorded279,038 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 EZM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 279,038 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked ()

Pass 23 Dec 2024 276,110 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Dec 2024 276,062 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 273,587 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 267,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering drop arm boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 255,587 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 246,062 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 246,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 236,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 236,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 223,676 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead close servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

body support channels to floorpan underside corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2017 208,438 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear outer cross member corroding (6.6.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 208,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear outer cross member corroding (6.6.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 191,763 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 191,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central exhaust bracket corroded and broken,system still supported

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 175,503 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion starting bulkhead next to servo (3.6.C.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 160,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Dec 2014 160,144 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak from engine

rear brakes not locking out on brake test

Pass 9 Dec 2013 150,478 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 150,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 140,332 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 129,207 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 115,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 102,106 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 75,992 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YA53 EZM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YA53 EZM, 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 YA53 EZM registered?

YA53 EZM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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