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YJ03 CST

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,980 mi
Last recorded76,980 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,980 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 76,980 miles

Centre Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,567 miles

o/s/r tyre perished on sidewall but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,295 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,708 miles

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,833 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 41,603 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,393 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 26,335 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,314 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 CST 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 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 CST, 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 CST registered?

YJ03 CST is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 July 2003.

Is YJ03 CST safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 CST shows 11 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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