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YU52 YVN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,041 mi
Last recorded39,041 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 YVN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 39,041 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 38,514 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 38,248 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 37,898 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ferrels (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,837 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 37,677 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,010 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,630 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 36,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 36,222 miles

All four tyres starting to split around outer sidewalls

Pass 15 Dec 2014 35,601 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,679 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 32,814 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 31,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,274 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 28,274 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 May 2009 25,051 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 May 2009 25,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 18,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 16,229 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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YU52 YVN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YU52 YVN, 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 YU52 YVN registered?

YU52 YVN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is YU52 YVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU52 YVN shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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