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YG03 PZL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,421 mi
Last recorded128,421 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 PZL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 128,421 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 121,702 miles

Exhaust badly corroded in parts

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 121,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust badly corroded in parts

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 116,493 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 110,705 miles

Exhaust corroded in parts

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 110,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded in parts

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 104,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 100,380 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,211 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 80,833 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 804,107 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 80,399 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 70,470 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 62,455 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 56,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,282 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 48,282 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 38,981 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 29,734 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 29,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,160 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 19,956 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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YG03 PZL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG03 PZL, 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 YG03 PZL registered?

YG03 PZL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is YG03 PZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG03 PZL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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