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YS03 SLZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,502 mi
Last recorded101,502 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 SLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 101,502 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre body crossmember for rear seats/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose tailpipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 97,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 97,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 93,625 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 89,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 87,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Slight play in front axle bushes

Track rod end split pin missing

Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,407 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also has a worn bush (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Slight play in front axle bushes

Track rod end split pin missing

Pass 5 Oct 2020 83,659 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,680 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 78,660 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 75,767 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 75,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 73,594 miles

Near side front swivel joint gland seal leaking grease

Fail 28 Sep 2017 73,594 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter housing (7.2.3)

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

Near side front swivel joint gland seal leaking grease

Rear prop shaft UJ is worn.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 71,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 67,520 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 62,648 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 62,647 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 56,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 May 2012 56,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 May 2011 49,770 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 49,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 43,326 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 43,326 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 May 2009 37,479 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 23,294 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 17,120 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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YS03 SLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 YS03 SLZ, 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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YS03 SLZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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