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YB03 SRZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

206,517 mi
Last recorded206,517 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 SRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 206,517 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 201,634 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 3 Apr 2024 196,085 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 187,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Apr 2022 181,139 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 177,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 22 Mar 2021 177,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

Offside Front bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 30 Mar 2020 175,190 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 170,482 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 165,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,191 miles

both front spheres slight oil leak

engine covers

Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,466 miles

engine oil leak

front diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

prop shaft universal joint has play

rear diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 157,499 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front diff oil leak

gear box oil leak

prop shaft universal joint has play

rear diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2015 150,221 miles

Exhaust Bracket Broken Off But System Still Adequately Supported

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2015 150,221 miles

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

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

Exhaust Bracket Broken Off But System Still Adequately Supported

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 142,252 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 135,973 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 133,001 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 133,001 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 122,047 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 122,047 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 11,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 98,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 86,478 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 49,178 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 SRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 YB03 SRZ, 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 SRZ registered?

YB03 SRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YB03 SRZ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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