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YR03 NLF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

46,082 mi
Last recorded46,082 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 NLF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 46,082 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front swivel joint hub seal has slight leak

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

Offside Front swivel joint hub seal has slight leak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 45,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front hub seals leaking

Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 44,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 44,131 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,757 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,189 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 40,189 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 38,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak from front axle N/S oil seal

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,912 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 35,912 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 31,978 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 28,077 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 28,077 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 23,284 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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YR03 NLF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR03 NLF, 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 YR03 NLF registered?

YR03 NLF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 NLF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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