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YB03 SPZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

41,288 mi
Last recorded41,288 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SPZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 41,288 miles

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Fail 23 Dec 2015 41,288 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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Pass 17 Nov 2014 40,937 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,724 miles

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

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 30 Dec 2013 40,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

all four tyres cracking on side walls

header tank on min

Fail 21 Dec 2012 39,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

all four tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

all four tyres cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2011 39,109 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Aug 2010 36,352 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 36,352 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 29,028 miles

Centre Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 25,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 23,594 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,869 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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YB03 SPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YB03 SPZ, 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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What year was YB03 SPZ registered?

YB03 SPZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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