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YT52 GXD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

247,872 mi
Last recorded247,872 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT52 GXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 247,872 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 247,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 245,951 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 245,951 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 244,002 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 244,001 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine zero drift occured (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 243,956 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 242,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 240,301 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 240,297 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 235,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 235,694 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 230,123 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 230,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 221,703 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 221,703 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 213,653 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 213,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 205,545 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

coolant level low

Pass 22 Feb 2016 194,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2016 194,711 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 183,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 171,496 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 171,496 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 159,529 miles

nearside rear top shock mount has slight movement in rubber bush

Fail 11 Feb 2013 159,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear top shock mount has slight movement in rubber bush

Pass 13 Feb 2012 145,174 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 130,288 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 116,182 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 98,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 78,081 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 49,157 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 33,157 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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YT52 GXD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YT52 GXD, 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 YT52 GXD registered?

YT52 GXD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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