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YY53 AHZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,156 mi
Last recorded153,156 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 AHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 153,156 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,510 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 143,632 miles

fuel filler pipe perished

Fail 19 Apr 2022 142,543 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,470 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2021 137,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 135,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 135,724 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,638 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 128,957 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 121,223 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 116,854 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 116,849 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,322 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 106,322 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 94,748 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 84,357 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 75,526 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 75,526 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,709 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 56,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 39,439 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,903 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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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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