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Y66 JEL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY66 JEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 110,589 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 108,651 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 108,606 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 108,606 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 108,483 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,188 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 108,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar d bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 107,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar d bush mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 106,530 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front hub rear seal slight seepage

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 106,524 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle stabilizer arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub rear seal slight seepage

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 102,593 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 102,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front marked in yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,567 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 22 Aug 2016 100,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre tread badly perished

offside and nearside rear brake discs badly corroded on inner surfaces

offside and nearside rear tyre treads badly perished

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,260 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 99,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear shock absorber has reduced damping

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 99,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effort

Under side of vehicle is covered in dried mud making inspection difficult

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake disc,s (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and both rear tyres perished on tread

Fail 5 Sep 2013 96,956 miles

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

corrosion of under body variouse parts

drives window not openeing

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,956 miles

corrosion of under body variouse parts

drives window not openeing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,356 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 92,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 91,175 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 88,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 86,021 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 86,011 miles

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 77,700 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jul 2007 77,700 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 58,800 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 58,800 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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Y66 JEL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 Y66 JEL, 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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Y66 JEL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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