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YX53 KXP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,326 mi
Last recorded115,326 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 KXP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2026 115,326 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam x 2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle mount ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,426 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 56,143 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2020 56,143 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 36,061 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,847 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 27,493 miles

Front coil springs corroded

Rear diff upper ball joint rubber perishing and split but not allowing ingress of dirt

Pass 2 Sep 2015 26,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine covers fitted, unable to carry out full inspection

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,628 miles

offside side step corroded & weak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,178 miles

offside front steps corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,885 miles

offside step structure corroded but not dangerous

Fail 23 Aug 2012 24,885 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

offside step structure corroded but not dangerous

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,131 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front side steps corroding

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 27 Jul 2011 24,131 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front side steps corroding

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,408 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 21,459 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 20,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,004 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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YX53 KXP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KXP, 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 YX53 KXP registered?

YX53 KXP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YX53 KXP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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