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YJ03 WOX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,650 mi
Last recorded84,650 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,650 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering dampener

Fail 9 Apr 2026 84,650 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From hub across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded From brake hose forward (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play From steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From brake hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight play in steering dampener

Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper over differential (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,561 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 81,685 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to near to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Traction control light intermittent.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 81,683 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes to near to flexi's (1.1.11 (c))

Front Traction control light intermittent.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 80,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General under chassis condition (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower steering damper bolt worn, marked white

Nearside Front Slight corrosion on A pillar

Traction control light intermittent.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing General surface condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 80,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General under chassis condition (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Lower steering damper bolt worn, marked white

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Slight corrosion on A pillar

Traction control light intermittent.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing General surface condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 78,825 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material General condition (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 77,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 72,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 62,646 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 61,748 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 61,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,149 miles

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,196 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 48,759 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 43,935 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 43,935 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 36,517 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 36,516 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 33,135 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 WOX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WOX, 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 WOX registered?

YJ03 WOX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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