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YP03 HSL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 HSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2020 87,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,707 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 86,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 84,380 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,447 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,216 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 80,196 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 78,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 74,702 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 73,760 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 70,703 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 67,754 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 60,102 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 53,920 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 40,449 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 HSL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YP03 HSL, 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 YP03 HSL registered?

YP03 HSL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is YP03 HSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 HSL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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