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YH03 XRF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 XRF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 71,722 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 69,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 67,008 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 63,995 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 62,083 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 59,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 59,692 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All on vehicle, on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,074 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,650 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 52,673 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 50,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,486 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,001 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 42,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 42,943 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 40,353 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 40,353 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 37,767 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 37,767 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 35,603 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,867 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,108 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 21,742 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 XRF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 XRF, 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 XRF registered?

YH03 XRF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YH03 XRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH03 XRF shows 25 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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