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YF53 JVU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 JVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 52,857 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 52,855 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 51,701 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel ball seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel ball weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged on inside. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body component slightly loose Lamp guard. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 50,027 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 50,025 miles

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 47,328 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 44,682 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 41,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 37,288 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,539 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 32,346 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 27,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 25,276 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,287 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,875 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 19,238 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 17,456 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,022 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 11,770 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 10,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 81,954 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 JVU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JVU, 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 JVU registered?

YF53 JVU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YF53 JVU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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