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YB52 XXA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,967 mi
Last recorded61,967 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 XXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 61,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,468 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,745 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes , slight corrosion at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 55,340 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 45,994 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 39,086 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 35,516 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 34,545 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 33,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,353 miles

cracking in the front tyre side walls, just ok at time of test

rear brake pads slightly deteriated

screw in n/s rear tyre

slight weep from rear diff

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,332 miles

mid to rear exhaust mounting corroded

n/s front fog light in op

Fail 8 Mar 2013 31,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

mid to rear exhaust mounting corroded

n/s front fog light in op

Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,166 miles

rear exhaust hanger deteriated

screw in the n/s rear tyre

slight oil leak from rear prop into diff seal

small amount of fluid around the base of the fuel filter under the o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 8 Mar 2011 28,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front wiper has a slight split in the blade

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,648 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 22,502 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 18,822 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 16,959 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 XXA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YB52 XXA, 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 XXA registered?

YB52 XXA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YB52 XXA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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