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YJ03 HJG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2455cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,359 mi
Last recorded49,359 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 HJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,455cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2018 47,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 45,061 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 45,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 41,968 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

the exhaust system is corroding

the o/s/f swivel joint has slight play

Pass 27 Apr 2015 39,797 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 37,431 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,221 miles

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

rear discs are corroding

they is a oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2013 34,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear discs are corroding

they is a oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,676 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 31,676 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,927 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Fail 1 Apr 2011 28,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front tyre cracking but no cords exposed

Pass 9 Mar 2010 25,809 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 25,809 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

nearside mirror slightley cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,091 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 24,091 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,377 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 18,612 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,404 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 13,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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 HJG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,455cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJG, 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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YJ03 HJG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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