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YH03 BYU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

269,690 mi
Last recorded269,690 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 BYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 269,690 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 269,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Inner Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 263,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 256,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 249,894 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 243,087 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 236,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 225,109 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 212,923 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 208,919 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 195,796 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 195,796 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 176,611 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 169,022 miles

rusting on brake pipe to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 12 Mar 2013 155,072 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 140,170 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 140,149 miles

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

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

stearing damper bush has excessive play

Pass 16 Feb 2011 122,840 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 122,840 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,462 miles

advise fron t pads look to be getting low

Fail 1 Mar 2010 106,462 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise fron t pads look to be getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2009 91,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 91,187 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 59,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 44,765 miles

ADVISE REAR DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

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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YH03 BYU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YH03 BYU, 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 YH03 BYU registered?

YH03 BYU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YH03 BYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 BYU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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