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YH53 TVV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

111,623 mi
Last recorded111,623 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 TVV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 111,623 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 111,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 105,160 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 105,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Upper ball joint worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Swivel joint scored and worn (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Chassis corroded, holed and cracked. (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn oil leak from swivel (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 92,652 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,935 miles

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking but not contaminating brake

Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking but not contaminating brake

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 89,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front swivel ball seal leaking but not contaminating brake

Offside Front swivel ball seal leaking but not contaminating brake

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 88,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front grease leaking from swivel ball seal, but not contaminating brake disc

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front grease leaking from swivel ball seal, but not contaminating brake disc

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 88,601 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of mid box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front grease leaking from swivel ball seal, but not contaminating brake disc

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front grease leaking from swivel ball seal, but not contaminating brake disc

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 86,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 86,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 84,896 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 84,896 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 83,091 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 83,091 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,057 miles

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,057 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn of rear ()

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 79,198 miles

rear of rear prop uj slightly worn

Fail 25 May 2016 79,192 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear of rear prop uj slightly worn

Pass 29 May 2015 76,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2015 76,138 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 72,896 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 70,232 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 70,232 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 68,206 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 68,206 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs worn pitted inside edge

Pass 23 Jun 2011 64,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 62,859 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 58,769 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,569 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,363 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 37,767 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 28,018 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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YH53 TVV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YH53 TVV, 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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YH53 TVV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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