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YW52 LZN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,331 mi
Last recorded119,331 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 LZN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 119,331 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 116,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,384 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 110,482 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 107,240 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 102,505 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 97,855 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 94,687 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,180 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,323 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,030 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 73,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2014 66,209 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 66,209 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

OIL LEAK FROM REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 58,219 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 53,740 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 53,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 50,256 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 50,256 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 45,481 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 41,295 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 28,306 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 19,781 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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YW52 LZN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YW52 LZN, 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 YW52 LZN registered?

YW52 LZN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is YW52 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW52 LZN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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