MOT Status
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37,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too low adjust both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
exhaust corroded
Driver's door does not latch securely closed adjust (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replace (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both o/s n/s (1.7.5a)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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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YV03 BWJ 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 84%.
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 YV03 BWJ, 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 YV03 BWJ registered?
YV03 BWJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 2003.
Is YV03 BWJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YV03 BWJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YV03 BWJ have outstanding finance?
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