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YF53 NGO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

7,040 mi
Last recorded7,040 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 NGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 7,040 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 6,491 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 6,491 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking end of cylinder head (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 6,475 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 6,147 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 6,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

traction control light illuminated on dash

Pass 19 Jun 2015 5,735 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 5,549 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 5,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2013 5,515 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 5,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 4,336 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 4,002 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 3,815 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 3,478 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 2,423 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 NGO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NGO, 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 NGO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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