MOT Status
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179,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine limit 3.00 actual4.68 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Corrosion To all Passenger Doors
corrosion to inner bulk head
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.93 Actual 3.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion To Inner Bulk Head And Pedal Mounting Areas
Corrosion To all Passenger Doors
Rear Corrosion To Seat Belt Mounting Areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock /spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis near fuel filter area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to shock arear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength next A frame mount to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear upper chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle chassis and body complete in advanced state of corrosion .covered in underseal and mud making inspection difficult
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
a frame ball joint dust cover perished
fuel tank carrier corroded/damaged
metal brake pipes across rear axle corroded
n/s/r bump stop missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [underseal] (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all [underseal] (1.1.11 (c))
Front Coil springs corroding
Front Tyres cracking
Oil leak on engine
Rear Tyres scuffed on outer sidewall
Slight play in rear shock absorber bush
Front hubs damp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
all tyres outer side walls cracking
front and rear springs corroding
oil leak on engine, gear box front and rear diff
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from the steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Front hubs damp
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
all tyres outer side walls cracking
front and rear springs corroding
oil leak on engine, gear box front and rear diff
Front trailing arm bushes deteriorating
Offside Front tyre outer side wall cracking
front and rear springs corroding
front brake pipes to caliper corroding
oil leak on engine and gear box
slight corrosion to rear brake pipes
Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe to caliper
Offside Rear mud flap loose
Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing
both front springs corroding
slight oil leak on engine and transfere box
slight oil leak on front hubs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front slight corrosion to brake pipe to caliper
Offside Rear mud flap loose
Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing
both front springs corroding
slight oil leak on engine and transfere box
slight oil leak on front hubs
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YX53 RGY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 YX53 RGY, 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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YX53 RGY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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