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AK53 YKU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

45,562 mi
Last recorded45,562 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 45,562 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 42,095 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 42,086 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 40,996 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 38,174 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both ends rubbers split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Rear lens slight faded (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,468 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,314 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 32,849 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 32,845 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,248 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 29,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,065 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 27,636 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,708 miles

all four tyres cracking on side outer walls

Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,845 miles

all 4 tyres have bad age cracking close to wheel rim

Fail 28 Mar 2014 24,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres have bad age cracking close to wheel rim

Pass 28 Mar 2013 22,733 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,975 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,027 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 14,617 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 13,287 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 11,599 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 10,421 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
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AK53 YKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AK53 YKU, 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 AK53 YKU?

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What year was AK53 YKU registered?

AK53 YKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is AK53 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK53 YKU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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