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YH03 SZT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,057 mi
Last recorded107,057 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,057 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 106,178 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside 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 has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 105,500 miles

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

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

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track rod (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame ball joint has slight play axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 104,822 miles

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

Central Rear A frame ball joint slight play

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe union, front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box oil slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer casing cracked but still operational (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 103,946 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,888 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 100,224 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front link pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 97,816 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 97,806 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back x member (6.6.6)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 96,582 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 92,997 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,328 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 87,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 80,079 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 743,397 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2012 743,386 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 66,718 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 66,718 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,313 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 55,025 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 48,411 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,001 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 32,001 miles

Ball joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL BUT NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 SZT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 SZT, 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 SZT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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