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YH03 YRT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

193,320 mi
Last recorded193,320 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 193,320 miles

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

Offside Front hub bolt missing

Fail 4 Aug 2021 193,276 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake lever insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative @ fixing (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Front hub bolt missing

Pass 7 Aug 2020 184,890 miles

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

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

mist of oil around both front hub seals

Fail 7 Aug 2020 184,877 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

mist of oil around both front hub seals

Pass 5 Aug 2019 177,717 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 170,769 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 164,215 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 155,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 148,262 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 148,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear before hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking front to rear pipe, leaking at rear as joined to hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2014 137,330 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 137,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 122,545 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 106,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 106,615 miles

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 95,868 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 95,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,641 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 73,405 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 73,405 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 64,546 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 64,532 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,253 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,197 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 YRT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

YH03 YRT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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