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Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security vehicle body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected (1.1.21 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear door corroded
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering column universal joint deformed lower uj (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear door corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Brake pipe leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
rear prop shaft u.j has slight movement
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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YX53 UXW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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