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Y2 DEF

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,757 mi
Last recorded147,757 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 147,757 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 147,757 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam high beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 146,036 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 144,439 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,426 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 141,811 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 137,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,925 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 122,230 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 112,575 miles

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

left turn signal not working for tow bar electric socket.

Fail 21 Jan 2012 112,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

left turn signal not working for tow bar electric socket.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 104,176 miles

drop arm ball joint boot split

nearside swivel housing leaking

offside swivel housing corroded and leaking

slight lift in drag link ball joint

Fail 11 Jan 2011 104,176 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

drop arm ball joint boot split

nearside swivel housing leaking

offside swivel housing corroded and leaking

slight lift in drag link ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2010 90,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,010 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,357 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 77,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 52,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,419 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 33,234 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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Y2 DEF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y2 DEF, 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 Y2 DEF registered?

Y2 DEF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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