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YL03 BYT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,535 mi
Last recorded58,535 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 BYT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 58,535 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 57,774 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 56,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2024 56,763 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 56,001 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 56,001 miles

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 54,577 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 53,540 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 51,851 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 50,051 miles

Unable to inspect brake pipes due to Grease/ underseal covering

Pass 17 Aug 2017 48,118 miles

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)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 48,118 miles

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,875 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,552 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,208 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,167 miles

rear diff leaking

transfer box leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2012 36,903 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 36,903 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

near side rear brake binding.

Pass 29 Jul 2011 33,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,512 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,878 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 24,661 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 22,740 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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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.

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