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YY03 GDU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

125,509 mi
Last recorded125,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 125,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 125,509 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 28 Apr 2022 122,950 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 122,947 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens smashed (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 121,187 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2021 121,184 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury reverse lamp lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 118,891 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door rear view mirror cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2020 118,880 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear (chassis end) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers door rear view mirror cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2019 113,587 miles

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 113,583 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 113,583 miles

offside rear tyre perished spare wheel distorted

Pass 3 May 2017 113,583 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 113,583 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 113,582 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 113,582 miles

Ball joint has excessive play droparm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear prop u/j joint badly worn

Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,921 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 111,921 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 106,608 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 106,608 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 99,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,039 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 93,035 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2011 85,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 78,899 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 78,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 70,799 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 70,799 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2008 62,314 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 62,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 53,954 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 53,954 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 45,602 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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YY03 GDU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YY03 GDU, 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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YY03 GDU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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