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YM52 XXZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,311 mi
Last recorded71,311 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 XXZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 71,311 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 71,104 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 70,886 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 70,698 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 70,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 70,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,681 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 69,455 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,103 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 69,103 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 68,228 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,349 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,039 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,197 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 56,970 miles

suspect fuel block leraking diesel (weeping) fuel filter corroded rear shocker top bushes worn n/s front swivel hub weepin g grease brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing thin

Fail 12 Feb 2013 56,967 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

suspect fuel block leraking diesel (weeping) fuel filter corroded rear shocker top bushes worn n/s front swivel hub weepin g grease brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing thin

Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,602 miles

slight play steering box drop arm joint diesel fuel leak from rear off engine rear shocker top mounting bushes worn slight play o/s front bottom trunnion fuel filter corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,602 miles

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

slight play steering box drop arm joint diesel fuel leak from rear off engine rear shocker top mounting bushes worn slight play o/s front bottom trunnion fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,291 miles

oil leak from top/rear of engine rear shocker top bushes worn

Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,291 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak from top/rear of engine rear shocker top bushes worn

Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,705 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front swivel hubs weeping grease out

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,705 miles

both front swivel hubs weeping grease out

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,035 miles

slight play in sxteering drop arm ball joint and boot split. front swivel hubs rusting and slight gease weep

Pass 22 Feb 2008 38,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 33,330 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,235 miles

steering box drop-arm ball joint boot come adrift

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 XXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 XXZ, 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 XXZ registered?

YM52 XXZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 2003.

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The MOT history for YM52 XXZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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