MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering reservoir connection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/EGR area when cold (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various leaks around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bulkhead corroded and holed (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember either side of towbar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front hubs have gear oil leak but not to failure
both wiper blades split at ends but still clearing screen
slight movement on o/s front hub
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear hardy spicer worn
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear hardy spicer worn
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YB53 ELH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 YB53 ELH, 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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YB53 ELH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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