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YS53 FVZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 FVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 37,245 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 37,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,180 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,472 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 24,897 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Slight fuel leak, offside rear of engine.

Slight oil leak, nearside front chrome ball seal.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 24,897 miles

Damage to windscreen outside of swept area.

Slight fuel leak, offside rear of engine.

Slight oil leak, nearside front chrome ball seal.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 23,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,828 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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YS53 FVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS53 FVZ, 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 YS53 FVZ registered?

YS53 FVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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