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YM52 XXL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

251,075 mi
Last recorded251,075 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 251,075 miles

Coil spring corroded all around front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 251,015 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front axel swivel joints leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2022 250,995 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 250,681 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 246,763 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 241,395 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 237,039 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 231,040 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 227,479 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,401 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 213,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 205,089 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 185,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 159,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n\s\f crome ball rusty and has slight leak of oil

Fail 15 Jan 2010 159,828 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n\s\f crome ball rusty and has slight leak of oil

Pass 15 Jan 2009 140,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 117,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 97,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 76,769 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 XXL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

YM52 XXL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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