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B8 YNH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,659 mi
Last recorded114,659 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 YNH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on all brake, steering, suspension and chassis components

Pass 18 Dec 2024 114,187 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on all brake, steering, suspension and chassis components

Pass 2 Dec 2023 112,890 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,137 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

brake pipes covered in grease or other material

slight corrosion on all brake, steering and suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,137 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 10 Dec 2021 105,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 14 Dec 2020 98,912 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 98,912 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 93,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 93,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,965 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

Exhaust corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 90,965 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease

Exhaust corroded

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody & Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,006 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 90,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 88,932 miles

Brake pipes have surface corrosion

Exhaust corroded

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,228 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Front brake pads wearing thin & discs corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underside (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes have surface corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2014 82,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shocker bushes worn

offside front brake sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 82,010 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear shocker bushes worn

offside front brake sticking slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,299 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn

Fail 9 Dec 2013 78,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,190 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2011 66,180 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 66,179 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 58,422 miles

corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

cut in o/s/f seat belt

nearside door mirror loose

slight play in rear shock absorbers

Fail 13 Dec 2010 58,422 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion on n/s rear brake disc

cut in o/s/f seat belt

nearside door mirror loose

slight play in rear shock absorbers

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,805 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

service brake efficiency 50%

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight fraying to o/s seatbelt

slight judder o/s/r brake

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 9 Dec 2009 50,805 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight fraying to o/s seatbelt

slight judder o/s/r brake

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,437 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

cuts in both front tyre & perishing

n/s/f tyre worn to 3.8mm

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.8mmon inner edge (recommend replacing)

rear shock absorber top bushes wearing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,829 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,460 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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B8 YNH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B8 YNH, 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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B8 YNH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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