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YY52 VPZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

88,961 mi
Last recorded88,961 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 VPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 88,961 miles

Front both front tyres 21 years old

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount on body corroded

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount on body corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 88,961 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember ( underside marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to steeering mount box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres 21 years old

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body mount on body corroded

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount on body corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 88,179 miles

Front both front tyres have dot code of 2005

Front bumper mount corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis covered in underseal inc brake pipes

Fail 18 Feb 2025 88,179 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres have dot code of 2005

Front bumper mount corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis covered in underseal inc brake pipes

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,727 miles

Offside Front bumper support mount excess corroded , not considered a prescribed area

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 21 Feb 2024 87,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to fuel filler neck , marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bumper support mount excess corroded , not considered a prescribed area

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 22 Feb 2023 86,896 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

whole of under vehicle been freshly undersealed

Fail 14 Feb 2023 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg marked with chalk (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member marked with chalk on outer side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

whole of under vehicle been freshly undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2021 86,565 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 86,546 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 86,342 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 86,323 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 84,755 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 84,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 81,855 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 81,847 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription missing damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 76,777 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 76,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 71,027 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 71,027 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,742 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 60,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,963 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 53,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

passenger rear disc badly carroded

Pass 9 Feb 2012 47,850 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 47,850 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust cracked

Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,279 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,279 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 35,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 29,753 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 24,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 19,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 14,695 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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YY52 VPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 YY52 VPZ, 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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YY52 VPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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