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YT51 XXL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

220,985 mi
Last recorded220,985 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 XXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 220,985 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 219,010 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 212,935 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2024 212,881 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 204,491 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 199,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats removed

Pass 8 Jun 2021 190,929 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat belt in this position obviously damaged.

Fail 7 Jun 2021 190,928 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play At steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seat belt in this position obviously damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 185,662 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 177,202 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 166,117 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 159,405 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 148,847 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 139,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear seat belts could not be tested due to rear seat missing

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 15 Sep 2015 139,179 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing seat belt damaged (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear rear seat belts could not be tested due to rear seat missing

oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 16 Sep 2014 128,056 miles

Centre Front Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear seats not fitted to vehicle seat belts not checked rear

Pass 16 Sep 2014 128,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear seats not fitted to vehicle seat belts not checked rear

Pass 18 Sep 2013 119,532 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 119,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 105,574 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 105,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,163 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 80,118 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,832 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 68,832 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 63,694 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 47,828 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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YT51 XXL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT51 XXL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT51 XXL registered?

YT51 XXL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is YT51 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 XXL shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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