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YH03 FKK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,571 mi
Last recorded153,571 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 153,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Fail 10 Mar 2025 153,557 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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 over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 151,734 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 151,728 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 149,829 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 145,140 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes o/s and n/s . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 142,118 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 142,042 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 132,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 131,058 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 127,652 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 119,001 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,774 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,373 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 89,841 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 81,826 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,343 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 71,324 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 61,829 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,240 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 52,240 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 41,905 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,905 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,167 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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YH03 FKK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FKK, 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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YH03 FKK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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