MOT Status
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74,047 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box leaking badly (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping on floor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder (0.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer step corroded
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
modified seats a little shaky but not insecure
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Outer step corroded
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
modified seats a little shaky but not insecure
slight leak at steering box
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and off side rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported at chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box wet (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
engine covers fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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YB53 ELW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 YB53 ELW, 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 YB53 ELW registered?
YB53 ELW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.
Is YB53 ELW safe to buy?
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