MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,156 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Filler neck pipe perished
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fuel filler pipe perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
fuel filler pipe perished
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or a material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel hose deteriorated filler hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Fuel hose deteriorated tank breather hose perished, by filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension has surface corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rearward ball joint. Play only found using shaker plate (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Play only found using shaker plate (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or a material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel hose deteriorated filler hose perished (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Fuel hose deteriorated tank breather hose perished, by filler (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reversing light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
clutch operation heavy
engine oil leak
n/s swivel housing seal starting to leak
rear brake discs inner faces corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 AHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YY53 AHZ, 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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YY53 AHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2003.
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