MOT Status
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154,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brakes slightly spongy
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Little hand brake reserve travel
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Steering damper bush worn
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Fuel pipe insecure At fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Steering damper bush worn
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fuel filter insecure
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play In drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play In drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter head (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
OSF seatbelt latch cover missing, but latch still working.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slightly perished (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts slightly damaged. OS catch cover missing (5.2.2a)
Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement spanner arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Stop lamp not working BOTH (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Both outer belts slightly damaged. OS catch cover missing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear prop rear UJ badly worn
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Braking system leaking Front to rear at rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear prop rear UJ badly worn
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YY53 LNR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 LNR, 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 LNR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.
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