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YV03 XYX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,420 mi
Last recorded89,420 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XYX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 89,420 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out Rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg by fuel tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember badly corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fuel tank cover badly corroded

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

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

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

No parking brake tell tale

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Axle hose corroded. Rubber cover stopping full inspection (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2023 86,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both X rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 25 Jul 2023 86,875 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both X rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper corroded

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Jul 2022 80,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering damper bush has slight wear

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 80,594 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @ rear Ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering damper bush has slight wear

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 77,444 miles

n/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Fail 23 Jul 2021 77,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/f cross brake pipes @ ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f cross brake pipe corroded @ ferrule

Pass 30 Jul 2020 74,206 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,635 miles

front cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

wipers not parking

Fail 18 Jul 2019 69,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

wipers not parking

Pass 18 Jul 2018 66,103 miles

front cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Fail 17 Jul 2018 66,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.93 value (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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))

front cross brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

o/s/r disc corroded inner face

Pass 17 Jul 2017 62,701 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 62,698 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,746 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 60,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 56,537 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 55,169 miles

Oil leak

hand-brake warning light is on

play in rear prop rear joint

Pass 23 Jul 2013 49,895 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 49,895 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both nearside tyres perished.

Pass 3 Jul 2012 41,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 34,386 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 27,525 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 19,783 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,171 miles

transmittion requires adjusting.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 14,311 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,056 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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YV03 XYX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YV03 XYX, 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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YV03 XYX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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