MOT Status
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135,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Chasis leg holed - marked yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to brake pipes on calippers
Both front axle swivel joints weeping slightly
Front diff leaking
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside door mirror loose but not insecure
Rear exhaust touching chassis
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Both front axle swivel joints weeping slightly
Front diff leaking
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside door mirror loose but not insecure
Rear exhaust touching chassis
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VU03 YOE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YOE, 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 VU03 YOE registered?
VU03 YOE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 August 2003.
Is VU03 YOE safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU03 YOE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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