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YX03 HFM

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,874 mi
Last recorded99,874 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 HFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,874 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 98,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020
Fail 21 Mar 2020 94,824 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,989 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 86,193 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 86,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,886 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 70,182 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,118 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 61,114 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,747 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 44,221 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 39,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 31,627 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 14,201 miles

offside front washer jets blocked. screen clearing.

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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YX03 HFM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YX03 HFM, 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 YX03 HFM registered?

YX03 HFM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YX03 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 HFM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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