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YH03 FLC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,796 mi
Last recorded140,796 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FLC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 140,796 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 140,796 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 140,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 139,936 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 139,512 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 138,039 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2019 137,102 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 135,070 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 132,858 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 26 May 2016 131,360 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 129,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 123,506 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 117,381 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 112,874 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 24 May 2012 112,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 108,344 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 101,467 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 90,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 78,867 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 78,860 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2008 78,766 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 59,699 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 47,248 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 FLC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH03 FLC, 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 YH03 FLC registered?

YH03 FLC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YH03 FLC shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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