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YW03 UCX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

145,333 mi
Last recorded145,333 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 UCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,333 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 145,215 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 144,840 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 144,189 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 142,385 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 122,389 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 135,795 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,389 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,613 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,473 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,613 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 103,311 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 103,223 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 98,226 miles

front brake pipes coated black

Fail 10 Nov 2015 98,225 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake pipes coated black

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,191 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 84,107 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wipers rubbers starting to smear

Pass 20 Oct 2012 74,489 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 74,489 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 62,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

free play at h/brake

n/s/f turning sphere damp

o/s/f wiper torn

rear seats not checked due to cage fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 62,929 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system starting to corrode

free play at h/brake

n/s/f turning sphere damp

o/s/f wiper torn

rear seats not checked due to cage fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2010 61,553 miles

all tyres starting to perish

sign of slight oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 23 Sep 2010 61,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres starting to perish

sign of slight oil leak

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 47,177 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 47,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,332 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,332 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,779 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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YW03 UCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YW03 UCX, 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 YW03 UCX registered?

YW03 UCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is YW03 UCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW03 UCX shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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