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167,633 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside headlamp dim
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Braking system leaking on pipe onto a.b.s. unit (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover and under trays fitted
oil leak
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover and under trays fitted
oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air box pipe off
boot not secured on drop arm ball joint
clutch pedal rubber worn
fuel cap wont lock
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ53 LHG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YJ53 LHG, 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 LHG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2003.
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