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YF03 WMJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,396 mi
Last recorded81,396 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 81,396 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under engine ()

fuel filter housing moist

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2015 75,980 miles

Offside Front to rear brake pipe union corroding

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 71,347 miles

Dampness around fuel filter housing but no visable leaks

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,347 miles

Dampness around fuel filter housing but no visable leaks

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 66,341 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,848 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,895 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 43,605 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 36,610 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 36,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 22,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

YF03 WMJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is YF03 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 WMJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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