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242,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in nearside front axle joint
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
seat belt cover missing off centre
under side of vehicle covered in light corrosion
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
seat belt cover missing off centre
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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YY53 LOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 YY53 LOJ, 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 LOJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 2003.
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