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55 EVK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,903 mi
Last recorded148,903 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 EVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,903 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 148,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 140,541 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,343 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 126,870 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 122,228 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 118,952 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 115,121 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 105,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 94,629 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 88,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,661 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 76,889 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 76,869 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 71,240 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 71,240 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,087 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jun 2007 550,295 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 41,921 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 41,921 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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55 EVK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 55 EVK, 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.

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What year was 55 EVK registered?

55 EVK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is 55 EVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 EVK shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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