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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LL03 YXRMOT history

LL03 YXR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LL03 YXR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,767 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL03 YXR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Aug 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL03 YXR was last recorded at 93,767 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 2,314 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2008: 41,168 miles, lower than 83,422 miles on 21 Feb 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,453 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,314 miles
Average per year
3,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,767 miles
  • 2025 – 91,453 miles
  • 2024 – 90,083 miles
  • 2023 – 88,573 miles
  • 2022 – 87,016 miles
  • 2021 – 85,310 miles
  • 2020 – 80,959 miles
  • 2019 – 77,855 miles
  • 2018 – 73,604 miles
  • 2017 – 66,574 miles
  • 2016 – 64,550 miles
  • 2015 – 63,327 miles
  • 2014 – 61,744 miles
  • 2013 – 60,149 miles
  • 2012 – 58,222 miles
  • 2011 – 56,405 miles
  • 2010 – 52,777 miles
  • 2009 – 47,840 miles
  • 2008 – 41,168 miles
  • 2006 – 31,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,767 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,767 miles (+2,314)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,767 miles
    Test number
    266792052706
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,453 miles (+1,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    103576211088
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,083 miles (+1,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    523854211221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,573 miles (+1,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,573 miles
    Test number
    322682104170
    • AdvisoryUnderbody protection applied

  5. Pass87,016 miles (+1,706)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,016 miles
    Test number
    633426209386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,310 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,310 miles
    Test number
    924748492485
    • AdvisoryUnder side has surface corrosion

  7. Pass80,959 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,959 miles
    Test number
    282642488097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    967465258123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,855 miles (+4,251)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    130493642680
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  10. Pass73,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    441759891141
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim distorted slightly

  11. Fail73,604 miles (+7,030)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    845729118601
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp aim distorted slightly

  12. Pass66,574 miles (+2,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,574 miles
    Test number
    914513877410
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass64,550 miles (+1,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,550 miles
    Test number
    668031912000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass63,327 miles (+1,583)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,327 miles
    Test number
    757109845042
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have cracks in sidewalls

  15. Pass61,744 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,744 miles
    Test number
    425815844021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,149 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    287648053018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,222 miles (+1,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,222 miles
    Test number
    438025252081
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass56,405 miles (+3,628)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    405335951094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,777 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,777 miles
    Test number
    591569640070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    663876359069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,840 miles (+6,672)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    692016059020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass41,168 miles (-42,254)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,168 miles
    Test number
    783923658029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,422 miles (+51,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,422 miles
    Test number
    384922358017
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass31,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,663 miles
    Test number
    702491126213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL03 YXR

Does LL03 YXR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL03 YXR is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL03 YXR?
The MOT on LL03 YXR is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL03 YXR done?
LL03 YXR was recorded at 93,767 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,167 miles a year.
Has LL03 YXR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL03 YXR has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LL03 YXR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL03 YXR find?
LL03 YXR passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 1 more.

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