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YX53 CUU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,483 mi
Last recorded96,483 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CUU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 96,483 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play / o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 92,049 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 88,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 84,444 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 74,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 70,729 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 65,798 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,620 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,607 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 58,536 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,659 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,804 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 46,912 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,372 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,358 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,912 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 32,912 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,771 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 28,771 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 24,436 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,234 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,517 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 15,517 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YX53 CUU 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 80%.

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 YX53 CUU, 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 YX53 CUU registered?

YX53 CUU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is YX53 CUU safe to buy?

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