MOT Status
ValidMileage
107,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box0. steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
slight engine oil leak
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
slight engine oil leak
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis/chassis rails,floor pan,suspension and brake components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Dim/dip switch slightly faulty
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle under sealed and many brake/suspension components coated...not allowing a full inspection
Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst under test (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to back,main feed (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle under sealed and many brake/suspension components coated...not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Park brake lamp inop
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Park brake lamp inop
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from engine,gear box and rear axel
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from engine,gear box and rear axel
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
propshaft defective
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YS03 XSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 XSM, 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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YS03 XSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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