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YP53 JPV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,134 mi
Last recorded106,134 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 JPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 106,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 103,363 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 100,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 95,295 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,955 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,809 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 81,833 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 76,371 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

steering system slightly rough on lock to lock

Fail 23 Jun 2018 76,371 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering system slightly rough on lock to lock

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,463 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper split at end

Fail 4 Jul 2017 73,441 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Towbar retaining device missing bolt on nearside under crossmember (6.6.3a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper split at end

Pass 14 Jul 2016 68,025 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 64,024 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 62,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 59,372 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 59,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both steering pivot balls leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,768 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,035 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 54,003 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 48,575 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 127,960 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 105,758 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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YP53 JPV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YP53 JPV, 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 YP53 JPV registered?

YP53 JPV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is YP53 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP53 JPV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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