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YA53 EZZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 EZZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank guard corroded

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 128,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fuel tank guard corroded

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 127,913 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,258 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Drop arm to steering box play ! (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 115,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 108,699 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 101,530 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 92,762 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 92,762 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 91,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 91,688 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 89,827 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 89,827 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,677 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 85,614 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 80,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 66,564 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,348 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,008 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 36,490 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 28,133 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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YA53 EZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YA53 EZZ, 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 EZZ registered?

YA53 EZZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YA53 EZZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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