MOT Status
ValidMileage
52,857 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of YF53 JVU?
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What year was YF53 JVU registered?
YF53 JVU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.
Is YF53 JVU safe to buy?
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.
Does YF53 JVU have outstanding finance?
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