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YA53 JTV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,621 mi
Last recorded116,621 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 JTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 116,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 104,953 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 104,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 95,668 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 95,660 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2015 94,204 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 90,418 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 90,418 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

offside front seat belt slight damage

Pass 12 Dec 2013 88,270 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 85,933 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,921 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,943 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 76,140 miles

Oil leak

evidence of fuel stain/leak at tank

Pass 3 Jun 2010 69,297 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2009 57,698 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,691 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 43,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 33,277 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 JTV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YA53 JTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA53 JTV registered?

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

Is YA53 JTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA53 JTV shows 18 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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