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YF03 NCR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,014 mi
Last recorded180,014 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 NCR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 180,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 176,167 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 169,558 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 169,558 miles

Nearside 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))

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))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 166,529 miles

corrosion underside

Pass 2 Dec 2021 161,728 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 158,079 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 154,113 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 148,722 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 142,922 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 135,694 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 129,199 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,272 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,272 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 120,177 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,960 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 110,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 110,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front brake disc worn

Fail 31 May 2011 110,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front brake disc worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,116 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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YF03 NCR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YF03 NCR, 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

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What year was YF03 NCR registered?

YF03 NCR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is YF03 NCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 NCR shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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