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Axle swivel joints leaking oil/ grease
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Axle swivel joints leaking oil/ grease
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
oil leak
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
centre exhaust bracket and rear exhaust joint in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
window tint fitted to front side windows
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
window tint fitted to front side windows
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front hub seals slight leak
nearside rear tyre cracking
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corosoin on exhaust system
deteriation on both front tyres,ofside front hub oil seal slight leak
nearside rear tyre cracking,deteriation,brake pedal rubber deteriation
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front hub seals slightly damp
both fronts and nearside rear tyre cracking
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pedal rubber deteriation
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
deteriation on brake pedal rubber,nearside front hub oil seal leaking oil
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
deteriation on brake pedal rubber,nearside front hub oil seal leaking oil
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF53 JCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 JCX, 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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YF53 JCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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