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YN03 OMF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

103,869 mi
Last recorded103,869 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 103,869 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 102,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 100,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play off steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 100,416 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play off steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 99,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 97,678 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 95,835 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 94,397 miles

Advise n,s front brake pipe corroded.

Advise oil leak.

Pass 16 Apr 2019 92,273 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 89,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 86,753 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 86,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 84,435 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 81,435 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 78,358 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,489 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 75,489 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 71,634 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,851 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,893 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,527 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 56,514 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 49,279 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 40,003 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 39,950 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 OMF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OMF, 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

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What year was YN03 OMF registered?

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

Is YN03 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 OMF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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