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YP03 LTY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

100,154 mi
Last recorded100,154 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 100,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 100,128 miles

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (1.1.21 (f))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 98,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Under floor cross brace corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2024 98,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Under floor cross brace corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2023 96,152 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 96,141 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle should not be driven

Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 92,644 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 112,555 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,776 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 88,776 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,776 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 84,955 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 81,290 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 81,283 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,985 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 76,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,544 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,704 miles

Both front tyres are perishing/cracking slightly

Fail 30 Oct 2014 68,702 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres are perishing/cracking slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2013 63,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,815 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 52,815 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 42,723 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,779 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 27,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 24,223 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 24,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,699 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 20,699 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 LTY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 YP03 LTY, 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 LTY registered?

YP03 LTY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is YP03 LTY safe to buy?

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