MOT Status
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153,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed very slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed very slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both fronts and n/s/r (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak
passenger seats missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight oil leak from front diff input seal
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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YF53 ETT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 ETT, 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 YF53 ETT registered?
YF53 ETT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2003.
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