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YM52 VKP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

223,569 mi
Last recorded223,569 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 VKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 223,569 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 222,300 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Underside covered in mud obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2023 215,427 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 215,427 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 215,153 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 204,840 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 204,839 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 190,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 176,012 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 160,619 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 160,295 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 150,238 miles

advise rear brake pads worn down thin

front brake pads worn down thin

Fail 5 Apr 2018 150,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 139,104 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 122,047 miles

Centre exhaust joint - slight blow.

One exhaust mounting broken.

Rear chassis corroded,towbar been removed.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 122,047 miles

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.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 113,679 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 113,675 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,083 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 103,083 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 95,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,988 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 80,670 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Rear shocker bushes slightly worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 80,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 72,563 miles

Slight play in rear shocker bushes.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 64,538 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 55,997 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,123 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 38,378 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
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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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The MOT history for YM52 VKP shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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