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Y40 HUE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

87,542 mi
Last recorded87,542 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 HUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 87,542 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 86,903 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 86,441 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 86,419 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 85,202 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 85,202 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 84,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,941 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 80,255 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 80,255 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 77,421 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 77,421 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 73,091 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 69,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front top hinge has playin it

Fail 2 Oct 2015 69,681 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover split (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower steering column has play in it (2.1.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front seat belt stalk cover missing

Offside Front top hinge has playin it

Pass 1 Oct 2014 64,499 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 54,524 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,348 miles

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 52,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,853 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 48,853 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 45,063 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 45,063 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,385 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 32,193 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 24,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 24,414 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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Y40 HUE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y40 HUE, 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 Y40 HUE registered?

Y40 HUE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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