MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,562 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
all four tyres cracking on side outer walls
all 4 tyres have bad age cracking close to wheel rim
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all 4 tyres have bad age cracking close to wheel rim
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
Does AK53 YKU have outstanding finance?
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