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YH03 XPU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,390 mi
Last recorded101,390 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 101,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 95,303 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 95,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 88,763 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,596 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,685 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 60,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 54,294 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 53,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively 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 XPU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

YH03 XPU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YH03 XPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 XPU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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