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YM52 XXA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,286 mi
Last recorded107,286 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XXA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,286 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to chassis

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2017 105,519 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 103,334 miles

marks on rear number plate

Pass 28 Jan 2015 100,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,719 miles

marks on rear number plate ,n/s/f seat belt damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2013 97,486 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 92,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 84,060 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 75,510 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 63,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 54,144 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 54,144 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,821 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XXA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YM52 XXA, 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

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What year was YM52 XXA registered?

YM52 XXA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is YM52 XXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM52 XXA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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