MOT Status
ValidMileage
81,644 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front trunion oil seals weeping
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
both front trunion oil seals weeping
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
front tyres slighly cracked
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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YX03 VVZ 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 YX03 VVZ, 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
How do I check the history of YX03 VVZ?
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What year was YX03 VVZ registered?
YX03 VVZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is YX03 VVZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for YX03 VVZ 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 YX03 VVZ have outstanding finance?
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