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YP03 LUB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,888 mi
Last recorded149,888 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 LUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 149,888 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 149,309 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 148,383 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,797 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,755 miles

Exhaust flanges corroded

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

both front tyre tread just touches suspension rods but not excessively

Fail 21 Sep 2020 143,748 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam hub and weeping oil (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam hub and weeping oil (5.1.2 (c) (i))

BOTH Front wheels rub suspension rods on lock

Exhaust corroded, rear flange very corroded

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 136,600 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 136,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 122,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 112,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 112,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,121 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,121 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 89,438 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 75,952 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 63,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 60,046 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 60,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,330 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 50,688 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 May 2010 50,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 39,668 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 33,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 26,473 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 LUB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

YP03 LUB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YP03 LUB shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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