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YH03 FLM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,398 mi
Last recorded65,398 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 FLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 65,398 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 55,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 47,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,636 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,612 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear lamp has a temorary repair

Pass 25 Mar 2009 32,932 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 32,932 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,693 miles

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 24,225 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 24,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,389 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 FLM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 FLM, 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 FLM registered?

YH03 FLM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YH03 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 FLM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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