MOT Status
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228,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened poor (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Coolant leak
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened poor (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front axle joint slightly leaking.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front axle joint slightly leaking.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside front hub joint leaking.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
nearside front hub joint leaking.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake warring light on
Oil leak
front ball jounts leaking oil
Oil leak
nearside front seat belt stock cover missing
offside & nearside front steering ball jounts leaking
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
nearside front seat belt stock cover missing
offside & nearside front steering ball jounts leaking
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes pull vehicle slightly to left when braking
offside and nearside front hub seals have slight leak
steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brakes pull vehicle slightly to left when braking
offside and nearside front hub seals have slight leak
steering damper bush slightly worn
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside front hubs seals slightly leaking
steering damper rubber bush has slight movement
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight weap from offside and nearside front hub seals
unable to check rear seats; in folded up position
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ03 CSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 YJ03 CSM, 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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YJ03 CSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2003.
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