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YF03 WWG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

112,637 mi
Last recorded112,637 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 WWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 112,637 miles

Offside drag link end gaiter perished

Offside track rod end gaiter perished

underside of vehicle & some components rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2026 112,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside drag link end gaiter perished

Offside track rod end gaiter perished

underside of vehicle & some components rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2025 111,371 miles

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside and components corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2025 111,371 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front axle hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside and components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2024 108,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 100,250 miles

Middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Apr 2021 91,621 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 91,619 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded next to rear step (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 79,469 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2019 79,467 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 69,064 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,672 miles

cuts in offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 8 Jul 2016 66,580 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 64,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,541 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Decal fitted to windscreen but outside drivers view of the road

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,691 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,690 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,300 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,300 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,865 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 50,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 48,792 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 48,792 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,481 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 34,451 miles

Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 32,058 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,627 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 WWG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 WWG, 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 WWG registered?

YF03 WWG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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