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YM53 JMU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,834 mi
Last recorded56,834 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 JMU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2025 56,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,505 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 54,664 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,971 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 53,349 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 52,713 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 52,005 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 51,552 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,438 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 478,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 470,896 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 433,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper has a worn bush

Pass 4 Dec 2013 39,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper has a worn bush

Pass 28 Nov 2012 35,586 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,637 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 28,237 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 25,552 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 22,765 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 19,276 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 14,746 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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YM53 JMU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YM53 JMU, 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 YM53 JMU registered?

YM53 JMU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is YM53 JMU safe to buy?

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Does YM53 JMU have outstanding finance?

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