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YJ03 CSM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

228,853 mi
Last recorded228,853 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 228,853 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 228,616 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 228,539 miles
Fail 17 May 2026 228,430 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 225,871 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 225,818 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 222,758 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 218,919 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 218,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 215,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 209,508 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 209,038 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 199,969 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened poor (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2016 199,968 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened poor (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 193,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front axle joint slightly leaking.

Fail 7 Jan 2016 193,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front axle joint slightly leaking.

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 183,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front hub joint leaking.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 183,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside front hub joint leaking.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 174,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake warring light on

Pass 10 Dec 2012 164,646 miles

Oil leak

front ball jounts leaking oil

Pass 4 Jan 2012 147,519 miles

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt stock cover missing

offside & nearside front steering ball jounts leaking

Fail 4 Jan 2012 147,519 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt stock cover missing

offside & nearside front steering ball jounts leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 129,572 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes pull vehicle slightly to left when braking

offside and nearside front hub seals have slight leak

steering damper bush slightly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2011 129,572 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brakes pull vehicle slightly to left when braking

offside and nearside front hub seals have slight leak

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 110,780 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside and nearside front hubs seals slightly leaking

steering damper rubber bush has slight movement

Pass 6 Jan 2009 920,939 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 920,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 65,126 miles

slight weap from offside and nearside front hub seals

unable to check rear seats; in folded up position

Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,982 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 CSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 YJ03 CSM, 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 CSM registered?

YJ03 CSM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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