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YF53 EUD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,562 mi
Last recorded150,562 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 150,562 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 142,516 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))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 142,516 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 140,522 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

near side front seat belt clasp plastic surround missing

Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,402 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 138,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radias arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radias arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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 18 Nov 2020 136,662 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

steering box damp

Fail 11 Nov 2020 136,662 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn lower steering ball bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working and lens missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens missing (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 13 Nov 2019 135,219 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 135,219 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 133,069 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 133,068 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering arm deformed drag link arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

tailgate held on with string

Pass 11 Jul 2017 130,018 miles

steering box damp

passanger seat belt clasp plastic surround missing

Fail 5 Jul 2017 130,018 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes corroded

passanger seat belt clasp plastic surround missing

steering box damp

Pass 10 Dec 2016 128,868 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 127,172 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,413 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 121,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 112,472 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 112,325 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 86,065 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,779 miles

rear seats back rest not locking due to design

Pass 7 Sep 2007 70,979 miles

rear shock absorber top bushes slightly worn

Pass 13 Sep 2006 58,333 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 EUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YF53 EUD, 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 EUD registered?

YF53 EUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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