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YY03 XMR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,869 mi
Last recorded60,869 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 XMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 60,869 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 60,541 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 60,334 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 59,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,568 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,746 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,944 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,700 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 44,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 43,503 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,292 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 40,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 40,329 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 35,433 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 35,433 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,155 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 32,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

front disc pads look worn

Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,310 miles

screen damage in zone b contained to 40mm

slight damage to osf seat belt

Pass 28 Jun 2007 23,693 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,906 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 XMR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XMR, 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 YY03 XMR registered?

YY03 XMR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is YY03 XMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 XMR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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