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YH03 XOX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,978 mi
Last recorded140,978 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 140,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 138,235 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 137,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,504 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 101,302 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 101,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight leak

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front swivel housing has slight leak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 98,331 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight oil leak

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

Offside Front swivel housing has slight oil leak

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 98,323 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush rear hockey stick (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front swivel housing has slight oil leak

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

Offside Front swivel housing has slight oil leak

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,040 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 80,694 miles

windscreen wipers fail to park

Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,692 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

windscreen wipers fail to park

Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,134 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,133 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 117,708 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 113,778 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,778 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 105,075 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 105,075 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,236 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 95,230 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,344 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/f door mirror cracked

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 72,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 60,409 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,616 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 XOX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

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

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