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YF03 RXH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,233 mi
Last recorded140,233 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 RXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 140,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 136,066 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 132,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 129,560 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 129,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 124,593 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 116,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 116,355 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 116,351 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear shaft front joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexi and caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 116,357 miles

Offside Front radius arm front most bush has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2019 116,351 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front radius arm front most bush has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust on disc indicating no contact with brake pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 116,351 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 116,351 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 115,027 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 115,028 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 110,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 103,143 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 103,143 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 92,873 miles

Bonding deteriorated on rear trailing arm bushes but no excess movement

Fail 28 May 2009 92,873 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Bonding deteriorated on rear trailing arm bushes but no excess movement

Pass 15 May 2008 79,566 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 79,566 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 May 2007 66,559 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 66,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2006 49,036 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2006 49,036 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 RXH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YF03 RXH, 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 YF03 RXH registered?

YF03 RXH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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