MOT Status
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30,729 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
throtle pedal broken
o/s/f swivel joint slight leak
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s/f swivel joint slight leak
Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight leak from o/s swivel joint.
slight leak from o/s swivel joint.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 YFB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 VU03 YFB, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of VU03 YFB?
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What year was VU03 YFB registered?
VU03 YFB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 March 2003.
Is VU03 YFB safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU03 YFB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VU03 YFB have outstanding finance?
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