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YN03 OME

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,908 mi
Last recorded272,908 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 OME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 272,908 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 272,866 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard components missing (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective connecting pipes between exhaust and inlet manifold obviously missing, where would have been fitted from new (8.2.2.1 (a))

Previously tested as Class VII, incorrect class for this vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2025 263,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 254,783 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 233,317 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 210,425 miles

transmition brake drum misting in oil

Pass 25 Feb 2021 187,822 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 165,309 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 141,458 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour front and rear faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,721 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,353 miles

wiper blades splitting

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,353 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

wiper blades splitting

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,876 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diff seal rear seeping

n/s/r brake pipe clip broke

pass washer jet blocked

Fail 11 Mar 2015 89,876 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diff seal rear seeping

n/s/r brake pipe clip broke

pass washer jet blocked

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,614 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 82,614 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 68,287 miles

drivers seat ripped

Fail 7 Mar 2012 68,288 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

drivers seat ripped

n/side front wheelbearing as slight play

n/side sun visor insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 60,844 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 42,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,023 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 35,023 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 28,845 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 21,250 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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YN03 OME is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YN03 OME, 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 YN03 OME registered?

YN03 OME is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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