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YF03 WMD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,782 mi
Last recorded142,782 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 142,782 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 138,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 135,347 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 135,347 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 131,517 miles

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

floor of body slightly corroded

steering damper has slight play

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,501 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 127,501 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 124,923 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 124,315 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 124,315 miles

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

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 121,724 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 121,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres 7.50 16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 117,241 miles

all four tyres cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2016 113,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 107,764 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 105,517 miles

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 105,515 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,675 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,263 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 82,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 82,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 82,853 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 80,629 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 80,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 59,960 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 59,934 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 42,408 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 WMD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

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

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The MOT history for YF03 WMD shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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