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YF03 WWB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

10,499 mi
Last recorded10,499 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 10,499 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 10,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 10,248 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 9,646 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 8,745 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 123,587 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 123,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 111,977 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 111,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 104,252 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 28 Sep 2016 104,252 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 11 Sep 2015 96,752 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 11 Sep 2015 96,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside non obligatory mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 26 Sep 2014 91,454 miles

Nearside wing mirror cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,440 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 87,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 84,012 miles

O/S/R seat base damaged

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 84,012 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S/R seat base damaged

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,670 miles

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

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

step boards corrodde

Fail 20 Jul 2011 78,670 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

step boards corrodde

Pass 20 Jul 2010 75,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 75,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 71,198 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 71,198 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,676 miles

washers poor, wipers smear

Fail 23 Jul 2008 64,676 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

washers poor, wipers smear

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,355 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 54,355 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 41,173 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 WWB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WWB, 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 WWB registered?

YF03 WWB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is YF03 WWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 WWB shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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