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YX53 UYO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

175,503 mi
Last recorded175,503 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 175,503 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 174,365 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 172,997 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 171,652 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 170,623 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 169,684 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 168,936 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 168,015 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 167,191 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 166,399 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 165,462 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 164,586 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 164,586 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 163,750 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 163,750 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 16,037 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 156,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 145,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 132,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 120,041 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 107,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 92,123 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 81,378 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 UYO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UYO, 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

How do I check the history of YX53 UYO?

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What year was YX53 UYO registered?

YX53 UYO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is YX53 UYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 UYO shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX53 UYO have outstanding finance?

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