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Y90 GMR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,343 mi
Last recorded76,343 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY90 GMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 76,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 73,628 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 73,612 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 71,473 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 70,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 68,984 miles

Steering Damper Bush Has Slight Play

Pass 9 Dec 2020 65,665 miles

Steering damper bush very slight play

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in product (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both OSR seats ()

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,644 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded And partially unclipped - but secure (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in product (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Axle wiring rubbing on fuel tank (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both OSR seats ()

Steering damper bush very slight play

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 62,863 miles

Nearside Front Small cut to NSF anti roll bar drop link ball joint not allowing ingress of dirt.

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 58,385 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 17 Nov 2016 56,988 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward joint where chalk marked (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,818 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 47,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

steering damper bush worn

vehicle dirty,advise to be cleaned off before future presentation for mot

Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,166 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 38,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 27,103 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,773 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 GMR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 GMR, 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 GMR?

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What year was Y90 GMR registered?

Y90 GMR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is Y90 GMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y90 GMR shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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