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YF03 WMC

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

113,413 mi
Last recorded113,413 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 113,413 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 113,413 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2023 113,341 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 113,247 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 113,076 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 113,076 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,761 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 112,541 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 112,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 108,264 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 108,264 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2017 108,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 108,244 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 101,054 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 101,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 90,598 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 90,598 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,723 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 76,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 WMC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WMC, 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 WMC registered?

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

Is YF03 WMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 WMC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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