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YN03 XGL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

64,834 mi
Last recorded64,834 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 XGL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 64,834 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 64,660 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 64,540 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,312 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 63,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 63,241 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 62,744 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 62,115 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 61,641 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 61,028 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,282 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,482 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 58,612 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 58,273 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 56,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 52,642 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,773 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 45,913 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,543 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,142 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,133 miles

all four tyres slight cracking on sidewalls

disc pads cannot be seen properly

Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,121 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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 XGL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 XGL, 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 XGL registered?

YN03 XGL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is YN03 XGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 XGL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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