MOT Status
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58,535 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Unable to inspect brake pipes due to Grease/ underseal covering
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Fogged up (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged up (1.7.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Fogged up (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged up (1.7.5a)
rear diff leaking
transfer box leaking
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
near side rear brake binding.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YL03 BYT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 YL03 BYT, 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 YL03 BYT?
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What year was YL03 BYT registered?
YL03 BYT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2003.
Is YL03 BYT safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL03 BYT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YL03 BYT have outstanding finance?
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