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YNZ 303

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,013 mi
Last recorded107,013 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNZ 303
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 107,013 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff corroded (slight leak of oil)

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2025 107,013 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 103,434 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,076 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle undersealed

Fail 31 Jan 2023 98,076 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle undersealed

Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,101 miles

Offside DIP BEAM PATTERN POOR BUT NOT TO LEFT OR TOO HIGH

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,101 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO FRACTURED PIPE (1.2.1 (g))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DRAG LINK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside DIP BEAM PATTERN POOR BUT NOT TO LEFT OR TOO HIGH

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 91,298 miles

underbody coated with waxoil

various brake pipes and hoses coated with waxoil

Fail 2 Feb 2021 91,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody coated with waxoil

various brake pipes and hoses coated with waxoil

Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,550 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear along chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner led lamp in bumper inop

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

transfer box mount/bush worn but secure

Pass 4 Feb 2019 83,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 76,910 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 71,124 miles

Chassis has applied protection

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,569 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 69,567 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 64,449 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 64,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,485 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,207 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 58,206 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2011 53,302 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,275 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 41,745 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 41,720 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,252 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 28,689 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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YNZ 303 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNZ 303, 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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YNZ 303 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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