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YP03 HRZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,001 mi
Last recorded153,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 HRZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 153,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer has a slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 151,685 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 150,633 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 149,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 148,290 miles

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

Slight play rear 'A' frame ball joint

Pass 3 Jun 2016 147,540 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 145,052 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 145,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 141,214 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 141,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 138,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 131,447 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 131,447 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 124,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box slight leak

Pass 12 Mar 2010 118,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 118,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 117,742 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Nov 2009 117,680 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 110,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 110,256 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 105,908 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 105,908 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 78,527 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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YP03 HRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YP03 HRZ, 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 YP03 HRZ registered?

YP03 HRZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is YP03 HRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 HRZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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