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YB52 FOT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,000 mi
Last recorded116,000 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 FOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 116,000 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush AND CASING CORRODED (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 112,462 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 112,428 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,393 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,392 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2019 105,391 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% o/s lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 51% n/s lazy (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))

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,321 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 100,321 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 96,159 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 96,159 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 93,081 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,080 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 90,390 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2015 90,381 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 83,679 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 66,957 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 66,947 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,679 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,692 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 52,111 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s door difficult to open

Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,111 miles

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

n/s door difficult to open

Pass 25 Jan 2008 45,348 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 36,105 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 28,102 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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YB52 FOT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YB52 FOT, 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 YB52 FOT registered?

YB52 FOT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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