MOT Status
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223,569 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Underside covered in mud obscuring some components
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
both headlights have no defined image
advise rear brake pads worn down thin
front brake pads worn down thin
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
advise rear brake pads worn down thin
front brake pads worn down thin
Centre exhaust joint - slight blow.
One exhaust mounting broken.
Rear chassis corroded,towbar been removed.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre exhaust joint - slight blow.
One exhaust mounting broken.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Coolant leak
Front brake disc inner faces corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front discs slightly corroded
Rear shocker bushes slightly worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front discs slightly corroded
Rear shocker bushes slightly worn
Slight play in rear shocker bushes.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YM52 VKP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 YM52 VKP, 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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What year was YM52 VKP registered?
YM52 VKP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 2003.
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