MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
offside rear hub seal leaking
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside rear hub seal leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front fog lights inoperable
nearside front axle steering swivle has slight weep of fluid
offside front axle steering swivle has slight weep of fluid
slight transfer box oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear inner disc pitted .
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YP03 WDM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 WDM, 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 WDM registered?
YP03 WDM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2003.
Is YP03 WDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for YP03 WDM shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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