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YS52 OMH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,438 mi
Last recorded61,438 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS52 OMH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,438 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 52,140 miles

nearside front and both rear tyres slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,653 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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YS52 OMH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YS52 OMH, 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 YS52 OMH registered?

YS52 OMH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is YS52 OMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS52 OMH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS52 OMH have outstanding finance?

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