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YX03 VVE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

134,072 mi
Last recorded134,072 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 VVE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,072 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 132,361 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 130,920 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2021 130,844 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 123,428 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 122,549 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 113,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 112,957 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 112,948 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 107,046 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 97,110 miles

oil leak at gearbox/ transfere box

Fail 12 Aug 2015 97,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

oil leak at gearbox/ transfere box

Pass 21 Aug 2014 87,332 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

marks on offside seat belt from being shut in door

Fail 14 Aug 2014 87,063 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

marks on offside seat belt from being shut in door

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,626 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,963 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 66,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,204 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 60,202 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,754 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,997 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,485 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,552 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,677 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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YX03 VVE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 YX03 VVE, 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 VVE registered?

YX03 VVE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is YX03 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX03 VVE shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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