CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL52 ACZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

25,427 mi
Last recorded25,427 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL52 ACZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,427 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,283 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 23,875 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 22,140 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 22,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 21,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 20,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,677 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 18,750 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,614 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 16,484 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 14,958 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,691 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 12,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 10,632 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 8,920 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,411 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 4,749 miles

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL52 ACZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YL52 ACZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL52 ACZ?

You can check the full history of YL52 ACZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL52 ACZ registered?

YL52 ACZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is YL52 ACZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL52 ACZ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL52 ACZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL52 ACZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.