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YP03 LVZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

186,690 mi
Last recorded186,690 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 LVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 186,690 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 168,822 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 151,809 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 132,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,447 miles

middle exhaust hanger detatched

Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,563 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 83,623 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 83,623 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,344 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,870 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 52,348 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 41,767 miles

Front and rear diff seals (leaking)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 36,202 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,916 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 LVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LVZ, 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 LVZ registered?

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

Is YP03 LVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP03 LVZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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