CarVerify

Free Car Check

YY03 XNB

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,790 mi
Last recorded92,790 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 92,790 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 92,718 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 92,244 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 91,776 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 91,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 90,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 88,937 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff has light mist of oil

Fail 23 Sep 2021 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear diff has light mist of oil

Pass 28 Sep 2020 88,189 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,745 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 83,661 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 81,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front swivel hub leaking slightly

Slight cut in drivers seat belt

nearside rear number plate light dim

Pass 18 Sep 2015 80,031 miles

Feed to offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

OIl leak

Slight cut in offside seatbelt

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,559 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre tread cracking

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

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

Oil leak

Slight noise on nearside front wheel bearing,advise attention

Pass 21 Sep 2013 75,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 72,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 72,865 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 67,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,080 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 49,695 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,316 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YY03 XNB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB?

You can check the full history of YY03 XNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YY03 XNB registered?

YY03 XNB is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 2003.

Is YY03 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 XNB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY03 XNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YY03 XNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.