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YH03 XPJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

39,171 mi
Last recorded39,171 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 39,171 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 37,060 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 37,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2023 33,654 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 32,863 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 32,728 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 32,056 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 31,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,325 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 30,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 28,810 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 277,367 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,408 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,470 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 20,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,069 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009

underbody undersealed... front ball joint weeping...

Pass 20 Mar 2008 12,758 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 10,174 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 76,680 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 XPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XPJ, 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 XPJ registered?

YH03 XPJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is YH03 XPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 XPJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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