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Y2 WWB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

97,615 mi
Last recorded97,615 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 WWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 93,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 91,670 miles

oil leak from steering box

oil leaks from engine

rear x member corroded

slight damage to n/s/f seat belt

Pass 27 Sep 2021 90,925 miles

exhaust center joint corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre side wall perrished

rear axle top joint rubber cover perrished

rear cross member corroded o/s and n/s

rear seats and seat belts removed

slight damage to front seat belts

slight oil leaks

wiper blades poor

Pass 9 Sep 2020 90,133 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

crack in o/s/f tyre side wall

headlamp beam images poor

oil leak from o/s/f swivel housing

oil leak from transfer box

play in o/s/r shock absorber top bush

rear cross member corroded o/s and n/s

rear seat belts removed

slight damage to o/s and n/s front seat belts

Pass 2 Oct 2019 89,097 miles

headlamp patterns poor

rear x member and support struts corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2019 89,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamp patterns poor

Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,846 miles

n/s/f drag link end cover perrished

n/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

slight oil leaks from o/s/f and n/s/f hub seals

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,141 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

All steering ball joint boots slightly deteriorated.

NS and OS swivel hubs have slight seepage of oil.

Oil leak From engine, gearbox, front and rear differentials. ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 85,446 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/f side lamp dim

rear lamps faded

rear prop shaft u/j worn

steering drag link end boot secured with tape

Pass 1 Oct 2015 84,469 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s drag link end repaired with tape

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Fail 1 Oct 2015 84,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

o/s drag link end repaired with tape

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 12 Sep 2014 83,236 miles

drag link end cover repaired with tape

front to rear metal brake pipe and nut corroded at rear

oil leak from engine

oil leak from o/s/f hub

oil leak from transfer box

rear brake imbalance

Pass 5 Sep 2013 81,442 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside rear tyre perished and split on outer sidewall

slight dampness around power steering box but can see no leaks

Pass 7 Sep 2012 79,657 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

steering drop arm ball joint cover has been covered in tape

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,120 miles

fronmt brake discs show considerable wear

Pass 17 Mar 2010 68,931 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,030 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 39,003 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 32,404 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,059 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 WWB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WWB, 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

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What year was Y2 WWB registered?

Y2 WWB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is Y2 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 WWB shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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