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Y999 SPH

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,770 mi
Last recorded138,770 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 SPH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 138,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross bar sections to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 134,724 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering damper shocker slight leak

Fail 24 Mar 2025 134,719 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

steering damper shocker slight leak

Pass 26 Mar 2024 130,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

steering shocker starting to leak

Fail 21 Mar 2024 130,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

steering shocker starting to leak

Pass 24 Mar 2023 123,382 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 123,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,737 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 116,737 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 102,633 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 95,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 81,864 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 81,862 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 77,956 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,003 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 66,432 miles

both front tyres are showing signs of cracking

Fail 25 Jul 2014 66,432 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

rear uj on the front prop is worn

both front tyres are showing signs of cracking

Pass 8 Jul 2013 59,535 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 52,911 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,582 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 46,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 40,735 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 40,735 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 33,904 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 33,904 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 27,272 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 21,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y999 SPH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 Y999 SPH, 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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Y999 SPH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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