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YY53 LNR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,280 mi
Last recorded154,280 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 LNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 154,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 149,808 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 145,270 miles

Brakes slightly spongy

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Little hand brake reserve travel

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,640 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 136,111 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,301 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 124,463 miles

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))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 124,463 miles

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))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 120,092 miles

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))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 120,092 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 109,834 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,889 miles

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)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,836 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 99,946 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 99,946 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 95,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,352 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,582 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 74,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,297 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 45,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 37,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 274,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 274,979 miles

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?

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 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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