MOT Status
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141,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive inner hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp tail lamp/stop lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive inner hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to all suspension items front and rear
Front both inner swivel housings have slight oil/grease leak
both headlamps have weak beam pattern
Brake fluid appears discoloured/worn/contaminated
Corrosion to some suspension items front and rear
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside front swivel housings have slight leak
Brake fluid appears discoloured/worn/contaminated
Corrosion to some suspension items front and rear
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside and offside front swivel housings have slight leak
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
corrosion to front bumper and front ends of chassis
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
corrosion to front bumper and front ends of chassis
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
general corrosion underneath
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cracks in sidewall on nearside rear tyre
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
cracks in sidewall on nearside rear tyre
exhaust corroded
rear tyres cracked
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust corroded
rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded central on chassis (3.6.B.2c)
both front swivel joints leaking
rear diff oil seal leaking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded central on chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front swivel joints leaking
rear diff oil seal leaking
both front swivel joints leaking
exahust slightly corroded
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YH03 FEW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 YH03 FEW, 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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YH03 FEW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2003.
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