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When is the MOT due for YH03 YOU?

The MOT for YH03 YOU is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of YH03 YOU?

The recorded mileage for YH03 YOU is 208,653 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is YH03 YOU ULEZ compliant?

No, YH03 YOU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

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MOT Valid

2004 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · YH03 YOU

YH03 YOU

2004 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 208,653 miles. MOT valid until 09 Aug 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 2004 · Leeds
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09 Aug 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 208,653 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

2495cc

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YH03 YOU Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
208,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

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YH03 YOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 10:44

MOT Analysis

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Land Rover Defender (YH03 YOU) between January 2007 and August 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Steering (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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YH03 YOU Mileage History

16/01/200743,957 mi
23/01/200857,825 mi+13,868 mi
19/12/200862,109 mi+4,284 mi
23/12/200979,203 mi+17,094 mi
26/11/2010107,579 mi+28,376 mi
16/12/2011125,409 mi+17,830 mi
23/12/2011125,421 mi+12 mi
18/01/2013133,836 mi+8,415 mi
20/01/2014140,519 mi+6,683 mi
20/01/2014140,526 mi+7 mi
22/09/2014142,872 mi+2,346 mi
24/09/2014142,876 mi+4 mi
23/09/2015161,425 mi+18,549 mi
23/09/2015161,429 mi+4 mi
27/09/2016167,228 mi+5,799 mi
27/09/2016167,228 mi
30/09/2017173,842 mi+6,614 mi
05/05/2018173,885 mi+43 mi
08/05/2018173,889 mi+4 mi
21/05/2019179,810 mi+5,921 mi
22/05/2019179,810 mi
09/12/2020187,059 mi+7,249 mi
20/12/2021194,433 mi+7,374 mi
07/01/2023196,507 mi+2,074 mi
07/01/2023196,507 mi
09/05/2024200,992 mi+4,485 mi
14/05/2025206,403 mi+5,411 mi
11/08/2026208,653 mi+2,250 mi

Average of roughly 8,417 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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