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YK53 YSN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,160 mi
Last recorded146,160 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 YSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 146,160 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 144,940 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 144,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 141,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 141,291 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 140,121 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 140,121 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 138,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 136,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 132,844 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 132,795 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 128,358 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2013 128,358 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 123,488 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 117,127 miles

number plate lamp dim

offside headlamp image poor

offside rear damper top mounting fouling fuel pipe

Pass 13 Nov 2010 106,078 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 96,174 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 96,174 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 81,790 miles

Nearside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

pedle anti slip pads looses

Fail 13 Nov 2008 81,790 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 66,402 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 47,958 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,958 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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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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