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YX03 WXF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,430 mi
Last recorded146,430 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 146,430 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 137,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 130,038 miles

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap detached (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 130,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm both bushes unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap detached (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 119,628 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 119,628 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected Loose on ssteering box shaft (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,375 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 111,374 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable track control arm (2.2.C.1d)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 100,835 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 100,835 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,362 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 90,362 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 80,100 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 80,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 70,462 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 70,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 60,256 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 60,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,238 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,238 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 41,043 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 33,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 33,787 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 24,839 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 14,162 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 14,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,753 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 WXF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WXF, 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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YX03 WXF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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