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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD53 YPUMOT history

LD53 YPU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2025.

LD53 YPU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
85,286 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YPU was last recorded at 85,286 miles on 19 Feb 2025, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,331 miles · 1 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
955 miles
Average per year
2,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,286 miles
  • 2024 – 84,331 miles
  • 2023 – 84,295 miles
  • 2022 – 83,277 miles
  • 2021 – 81,918 miles
  • 2020 – 80,662 miles
  • 2019 – 79,517 miles
  • 2018 – 77,310 miles
  • 2017 – 76,002 miles
  • 2016 – 74,597 miles
  • 2015 – 72,953 miles
  • 2014 – 70,518 miles
  • 2013 – 67,711 miles
  • 2012 – 67,470 miles
  • 2011 – 66,398 miles
  • 2010 – 65,679 miles
  • 2009 – 65,135 miles
  • 2007 – 62,114 miles
  • 2006 – 47,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,286 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipes above chassis rail

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Cuts in all tyres

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,286 miles (+955)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    85,286 miles
    Test number
    674691979279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail84,331 miles (+36)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,331 miles
    Test number
    480936100535
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop,rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail84,295 miles (+33)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,295 miles
    Test number
    198606032843
    • DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  4. Fail84,262 miles (+985)12 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,262 miles
    Test number
    840129508997
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose Front joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,277 miles (+1,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,277 miles
    Test number
    433608044518
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,918 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    486005373455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,662 miles (+1,145)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,662 miles
    Test number
    210669373403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and center trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and center trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCuts in all tyres
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  8. Pass79,517 miles (+2,207)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,517 miles
    Test number
    795794698277
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCuts in all tyres

  9. Pass77,310 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,310 miles
    Test number
    892537602664
    • AdvisoryBoth front spring air helpers pipes rubbing under wings
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside seat belt webbing
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end ball joint cover deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  10. Fail77,291 miles (+1,289)7 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,291 miles
    Test number
    642264913513
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front spring air helpers pipes rubbing under wings
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside seat belt webbing
    • AdvisoryFront pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside track rod end ball joint cover deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  11. Pass76,002 miles (+1,405)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    688770914833
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCuts in all tyres

  12. Pass74,597 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,597 miles
    Test number
    152065665145
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCuts in all tyres
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  13. Fail74,597 miles (+1,644)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,597 miles
    Test number
    603656009506
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCuts in all tyres
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  14. Pass72,953 miles (+2,435)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    72,953 miles
    Test number
    865287705808
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes above chassis rail
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  15. Pass70,518 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    495600644233
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail

  16. Fail70,518 miles (+2,807)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,518 miles
    Test number
    155789734247
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail

  17. Pass67,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    925551733271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail67,711 miles (+241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    646149423238
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass67,470 miles (+1,072)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    976143042284
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteAll tyres deteriorated
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail

  20. Pass66,398 miles (+719)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,398 miles
    Test number
    106544141295
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres deteriorated
    • NoteBrake pipes above chassis rail

  21. Pass65,679 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,679 miles
    Test number
    581906640278
    • NotePaint chassis

  22. Fail65,673 miles (+538)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,673 miles
    Test number
    504795640282
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NotePaint chassis

  23. Pass65,135 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    951341649116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail65,084 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    180049919489
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNSF door difficult to close

  25. Pass65,084 miles (+2,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    470949619052
    • NoteNSF door difficult to close

  26. Pass62,114 miles (+15,112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,114 miles
    Test number
    710287277216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,002 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    762772286283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s o/s rear tyres slightly perished and small cuts

Questions about LD53 YPU

Does LD53 YPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YPU expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YPU?
The MOT on LD53 YPU expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YPU done?
LD53 YPU was recorded at 85,286 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2025, an average of 2,085 miles a year.
Has LD53 YPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YPU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 YPU 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 YPU find?
LD53 YPU passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 4 more.

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