MOT Status
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272,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
transmition brake drum misting in oil
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))
wiper blades splitting
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
wiper blades splitting
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
drivers seat ripped
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
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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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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.
Is YN03 OME safe to buy?
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