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YJ03 CRL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,079 mi
Last recorded68,079 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CRL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2014 68,079 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 63,979 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 56,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 56,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,200 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 44,465 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 39,263 miles

front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

n/s & o/s rear shocker lower bush,s slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,310 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 16,706 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 16,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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YJ03 CRL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YJ03 CRL, 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 YJ03 CRL registered?

YJ03 CRL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is YJ03 CRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 CRL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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