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YS03 XRM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

145,296 mi
Last recorded145,296 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 XRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 145,296 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

NS and OS rear body mounting panels corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS and OS rear floor/inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,932 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NS and OS rear body mounting bracket corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 132,868 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front and rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering idler gaitor perished

Pass 21 Sep 2022 128,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes and all front pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OSF lens damaged

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

Steering damper worn

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS and OS chassis legs have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear back panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 125,730 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear body mounting corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 120,094 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear no# plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 109,552 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS top and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 98,754 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

NS and OS rear shocker top bushes are worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn on the braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 88,381 miles

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened NS and OS (5.2.2a)

NS headlight lens damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush NS and OS top bush (2.7.4)

Surface corrosion to the NS and OS rear doorstep/wheelarchs

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 79,210 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 70,359 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 59,949 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 51,490 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,839 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 32,420 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 32,417 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2008 28,274 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 20,431 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 XRM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YS03 XRM, 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 YS03 XRM registered?

YS03 XRM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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