MOT Status
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145,296 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
NS and OS rear body mounting panels corroded
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear floor/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Coil spring corroded Both front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
NS and OS rear body mounting bracket corroded
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering idler gaitor perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes and all front pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
OSF lens damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper worn
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis legs have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear body mounting corroded
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear no# plates (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS top and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
NS and OS rear shocker top bushes are worn
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened NS and OS (5.2.2a)
NS headlight lens damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NS and OS top bush (2.7.4)
Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear doorstep/wheelarchs
coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YS03 XRM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 YS03 XRM, 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 YS03 XRM registered?
YS03 XRM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2003.
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