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YJ03 CSB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,181 mi
Last recorded61,181 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 61,181 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 61,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 55,070 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 45,780 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 45,235 miles

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

front bumper corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 45,121 miles

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

front bumper corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2022 45,120 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

front bumper corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,835 miles

headlight lenses poor, patterns just acceptable

rear cross member starting to corrode

rear discs rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2019 44,543 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 44,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 42,697 miles

n/s rear mud flap in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2015 42,190 miles

all 4 tyres perished outer wall

Pass 24 Jul 2014 41,877 miles

the outer walls of all 4 tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 39,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 36,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 34,978 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 32,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 28,874 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 25,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 21,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 16,972 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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YJ03 CSB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CSB, 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

How do I check the history of YJ03 CSB?

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What year was YJ03 CSB registered?

YJ03 CSB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is YJ03 CSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 CSB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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