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Y90 CCS

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,903 mi
Last recorded62,903 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 CCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 62,903 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 62,214 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 61,523 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 60,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,260 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 58,582 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,775 miles

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

both front hub seals have slight leak

Fail 24 Feb 2020 57,775 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front hub seals have slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,077 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,613 miles

both front hub seals have slight leak

Pass 15 Feb 2017 52,714 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,835 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 48,506 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,833 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 43,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 40,413 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 334,960 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 334,960 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,778 miles

All tyre outer sidewalls perished/split.

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,378 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 19,044 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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Y90 CCS 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 Y90 CCS, 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 Y90 CCS?

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What year was Y90 CCS registered?

Y90 CCS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is Y90 CCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y90 CCS 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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