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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 YPFMOT history

LD53 YPF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,477 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LD53 YPF blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,477 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YPF was last recorded at 68,477 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,177 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,300 miles
Average per year
3,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,477 miles
  • 2024 – 67,177 miles
  • 2023 – 66,013 miles
  • 2022 – 61,590 miles
  • 2021 – 59,452 miles
  • 2020 – 57,570 miles
  • 2019 – 55,876 miles
  • 2018 – 53,709 miles
  • 2017 – 51,794 miles
  • 2016 – 48,687 miles
  • 2015 – 44,763 miles
  • 2014 – 40,088 miles
  • 2013 – 36,611 miles
  • 2012 – 33,985 miles
  • 2011 – 30,153 miles
  • 2010 – 27,247 miles
  • 2009 – 21,000 miles
  • 2008 – 14,955 miles
  • 2007 – 7,237 miles
  • 2006 – 3,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,477 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,477 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,477 miles
    Test number
    839511317011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,177 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,177 miles
    Test number
    193783818473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,013 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,013 miles
    Test number
    744355896669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,590 miles
    Test number
    254411621707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,590 miles (+2,138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,590 miles
    Test number
    923298867611
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  6. Pass59,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    843992845107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,452 miles (+1,882)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,452 miles
    Test number
    866266173427
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass57,570 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,570 miles
    Test number
    625610315959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,876 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    915636172439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,709 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    296594974270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,794 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,794 miles
    Test number
    494717088512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,727 miles (+3,040)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,727 miles
    Test number
    716394128584
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  13. Pass48,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    540929425587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,687 miles (+3,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,687 miles
    Test number
    659913212985
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  15. Pass44,763 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    44,763 miles
    Test number
    907146105117
    • NoteAll tyres lightly perished
  16. Fail44,763 miles (+4,675)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,763 miles
    Test number
    948046805183
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres lightly perished
  17. Pass40,088 miles (+3,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    896173614193
    • NoteAdvise outer sidewall cracking on n.s.f tyre
  18. Pass36,611 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    36,611 miles
    Test number
    468509013172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,985 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    33,985 miles
    Test number
    376983522153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,153 miles (+2,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    30,153 miles
    Test number
    337642531192
    • NoteN/s wiper
  21. Pass27,247 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    27,247 miles
    Test number
    364487690108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,000 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    923583619215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,955 miles (+7,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,955 miles
    Test number
    123949328209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass7,237 miles (+3,883)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,237 miles
    Test number
    381374407214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    3,354 miles
    Test number
    222745206215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YPF

Does LD53 YPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YPF is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YPF?
The MOT on LD53 YPF is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 YPF done?
LD53 YPF was recorded at 68,477 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
Has LD53 YPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YPF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LD53 YPF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 YPF find?
LD53 YPF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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