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YG03 PZY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

90,626 mi
Last recorded90,626 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 PZY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 90,626 miles

Central transfer box leak

Front both front hubs leaking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear prop shaft seal signs of leaking

Fail 2 Mar 2026 90,581 miles

Emissions unable to be completed 4.38 reached (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central transfer box leak

Front both front hubs leaking

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear prop shaft seal signs of leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2025 89,863 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front hub seal leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2025 98,540 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

both front hub seal leaking

Pass 6 Mar 2024 87,804 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 87,695 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 85,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 85,026 miles

Central Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 81,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread also worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 81,801 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing seat belt trapped under seat (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread and worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread also worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 78,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe & union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 78,846 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel system component leaking filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe & union corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded by rear flexi

Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,168 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,795 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 72,752 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,121 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 69,069 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,722 miles

slight perishing of both rear tyres

Pass 23 Feb 2016 60,449 miles

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

Nearside seat belt buckle difficult to fasten.

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 60,318 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside seat belt buckle difficult to fasten.

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,634 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Fail 26 Feb 2015 56,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front prop uj worn

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

rear prop "rear" uj worn

Fail 26 Feb 2014 52,632 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 52,632 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,451 miles

front propshaft ,rear, uj slight wear in cap brg

n/s/r outer b/pad getting low

no: plate lamp repaired for test

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,823 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 43,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 37,006 miles

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Mar 2010 31,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,537 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 17,693 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 16,806 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 PZY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 YG03 PZY, 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.

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What year was YG03 PZY registered?

YG03 PZY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YG03 PZY shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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