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Y700 TOW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

160,625 mi
Last recorded160,625 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY700 TOW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 160,625 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2025 159,793 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 158,469 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 155,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 154,017 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 154,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 152,383 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 147,310 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 143,385 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 140,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 139,377 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 135,797 miles

slight corrosion inner face of n/s/r brake disc

slight oil leak n/s/f swivel

slight play n/s & o/s front trailing arm bushes on axle

Pass 28 Sep 2015 132,410 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 124,934 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,841 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 111,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 106,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,599 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,124 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 90,124 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 70,690 miles

GENERAL OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & TRANSMISION..

Pass 21 Sep 2007 50,065 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 28,174 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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Y700 TOW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Orange 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 Y700 TOW, 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

How do I check the history of Y700 TOW?

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What year was Y700 TOW registered?

Y700 TOW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is Y700 TOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y700 TOW 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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