MOT Status
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88,961 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
whole of under vehicle been freshly undersealed
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
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))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
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))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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)
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
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
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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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