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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB03 YPVMOT history

LB03 YPV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
95,867 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 YPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 YPV was last recorded at 95,867 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,170 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
697 miles
Average per year
3,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,867 miles
  • 2024 – 95,170 miles
  • 2023 – 93,509 miles
  • 2022 – 91,480 miles
  • 2021 – 89,198 miles
  • 2020 – 88,511 miles
  • 2019 – 86,762 miles
  • 2018 – 85,238 miles
  • 2017 – 84,453 miles
  • 2016 – 82,731 miles
  • 2015 – 81,315 miles
  • 2014 – 80,147 miles
  • 2013 – 78,281 miles
  • 2012 – 74,853 miles
  • 2011 – 71,774 miles
  • 2010 – 65,783 miles
  • 2009 – 60,748 miles
  • 2008 – 49,530 miles
  • 2007 – 35,735 miles
  • 2006 – 23,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,867 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front bumper corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    320654818892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,867 miles (+697)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,867 miles
    Test number
    448931660704
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    278923597532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,170 miles (+1,661)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    191137755687
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass93,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,509 miles
    Test number
    288316726690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,509 miles (+2,029)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,509 miles
    Test number
    283107322875
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  7. Pass91,480 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    91,480 miles
    Test number
    935737515436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,198 miles (+687)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    992144502792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,511 miles (+1,749)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,511 miles
    Test number
    396198581592
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass86,762 miles (+1,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    962125516009
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass85,238 miles (+50)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,238 miles
    Test number
    846091236720
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail85,188 miles (+735)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,188 miles
    Test number
    501052846658
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear track rod end dust cover deteriating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper slitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end dust cover deteriating
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak requires attention

  13. Pass84,453 miles (+1,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    158500565243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is cracked around outer sidewall and in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked around outer sidewall and in tread

  14. Pass82,731 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    82,731 miles
    Test number
    936509189776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,315 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    81,315 miles
    Test number
    168140245168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass80,147 miles (+1,866)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    515397744126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,281 miles (+3,428)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,281 miles
    Test number
    529169313137
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass74,853 miles (+3,079)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,853 miles
    Test number
    437940332166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass71,774 miles (+5,991)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    355233641170
    • NoteNear side hub seal leaking grease

  20. Pass65,783 miles (+5,035)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    672411040119
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass60,748 miles (+11,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,748 miles
    Test number
    151341849127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,530 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    541668748199
    • NoteRear number plate slightly insecure

  23. Fail49,507 miles (+13,772)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,507 miles
    Test number
    243578748109
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOff side front wiper blade starting to split
    • NoteRear number plate slightly insecure

  24. Pass35,735 miles (+12,499)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,735 miles
    Test number
    334646647131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    220653646437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 YPV

Does LB03 YPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 YPV is valid until 22 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB03 YPV?
The MOT on LB03 YPV is valid until 22 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 YPV done?
LB03 YPV was recorded at 95,867 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 3,752 miles a year.
Has LB03 YPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 YPV has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB03 YPV ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 YPV find?
LB03 YPV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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