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742 DYB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

152,221 mi
Last recorded152,221 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration742 DYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 152,221 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 152,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 150,150 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 147,636 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 143,371 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 138,509 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive minor leak from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 135,421 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 132,452 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 128,147 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 123,450 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 119,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 116,983 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 113,656 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 109,876 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,912 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 99,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 99,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 99,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,207 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,166 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 72,089 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

steering damper has slightly worn rubber bush

Pass 27 Nov 2006 41,219 miles

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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742 DYB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 742 DYB, 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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What year was 742 DYB registered?

742 DYB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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The MOT history for 742 DYB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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