MOT Status
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72,649 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front & Rear door latches in poor condition
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside rear mudflap mounting corroded
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from Offside & Nearside front hub seals
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front & Rear door latches in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside rear mudflap mounting corroded
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from Offside & Nearside front hub seals
Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front & Rear door latches in poor condition
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside rear mudflap mounting corroded
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from Offside & Nearside front hub seals
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front & Rear door latches in poor condition
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside rear mudflap mounting corroded
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from Offside & Nearside front hub seals
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL X 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded ALL X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front & Rear door latches in poor condition
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear mudflap mounting corroded
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from Offside & Nearside front hub seals
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 X TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL X 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front & Rear door latches in poor condition
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear mudflap mounting corroded
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from Offside & Nearside front hub seals
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 X TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front & Rear door latches in poor condition
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear mudflap mounting corroded
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from Offside & Nearside front hub seals
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 X TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from offside & nearside front hub seals
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 x tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded All x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Slight weep from Nearside rear hub seal
Slight weep from offside & nearside front hub seals
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 x tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
slight play in steering joint from the steering box arm
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to calpier (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded to calpier (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ53 LHE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 YJ53 LHE, 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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YJ53 LHE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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