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YY03 GDV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,655 mi
Last recorded89,655 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 89,655 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,456 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 66,595 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 54,945 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 44,842 miles

n/s/f brake pipe pitted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 34,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,549 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 GDV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YY03 GDV, 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 YY03 GDV?

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What year was YY03 GDV registered?

YY03 GDV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is YY03 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 GDV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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