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YF03 UPP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,911 mi
Last recorded140,911 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 UPP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 140,911 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 136,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 130,465 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 123,018 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,276 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 115,693 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 115,693 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 110,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 107,463 miles

Exhuast corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2015 107,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 106,075 miles

Oil leak

some of the metal brake pipes are starting to corrod

Fail 26 Jun 2013 106,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

some of the metal brake pipes are starting to corrod

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,399 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,960 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,837 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 58,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 46,857 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,781 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 UPP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UPP, 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 UPP registered?

YF03 UPP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YF03 UPP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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