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YP03 LVS

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,900 mi
Last recorded92,900 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,900 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 92,900 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broke off rear crossmember (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2025 91,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 90,467 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 89,104 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 87,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 85,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 84,623 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 82,669 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 80,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 77,788 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 75,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 75,088 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 71,298 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 May 2014 66,158 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 60,754 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 60,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 55,365 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 May 2011 49,660 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 42,779 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 36,571 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 30,856 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,095 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 17,370 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 LVS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LVS, 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

How do I check the history of YP03 LVS?

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What year was YP03 LVS registered?

YP03 LVS is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is YP03 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 LVS shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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