MOT Status
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146,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
areas under the vehicle corroded but not weakened or dangerous
oil misting around transfer box
oil misting/ dampness around sump/engine
track rod end boot perishing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to rear of axle (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
steering damper bush to body perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to rear of axle (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
steering damper bush to body perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint swivel pin (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ignition key / barrel worn
nearside front metal brake pipe slightly kinked near caliper
oil leaks
wheels and tyres protruding beyond wheel arches
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
rear suspension radius arm bushes worn
steering damper bushes perished
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
rear suspension radius arm bushes worn
steering damper bushes perished
Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
nearside front brake pipe slightly kinked into caliper
number plate lamp dim
Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
nearside front brake pipe slightly kinked into caliper
number plate lamp dim
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
steering damper bushes in poor condition
number plate lamp dim
offside headlamp image poor
offside rear damper top mounting fouling fuel pipe
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
pulling to right slightly under braking
wipers do not park automatically
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front outer seatbelt catch plastic casings missing - still functioning ok
possible fuel leak under engine cover - smell of diesel
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front outer seatbelt catch plastic casings missing - still functioning ok
possible fuel leak under engine cover - smell of diesel
Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
pedle anti slip pads looses
Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
pedle anti slip pads looses
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YK53 YSN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YK53 YSN, 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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YK53 YSN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 2003.
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