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YF53 ESO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

75,655 mi
Last recorded75,655 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 ESO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,655 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 72,282 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 65,645 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 61,954 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 61,912 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 58,117 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 51,573 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 44,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 36,138 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 32,769 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 32,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 24,632 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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YF53 ESO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YF53 ESO, 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 YF53 ESO registered?

YF53 ESO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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The MOT history for YF53 ESO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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