MOT Status
ValidMileage
72,292 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
screen chip
screen chip
Rear diff oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all tyres starting to perish
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all tyres starting to perish
front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured
n/s/ door step rusty
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
bulb not working in registration plate lamp
nearside step heavily corroded
rear trailing arm front bushes starting to unbond
tracta seals slightly damp
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
fuel filter slightly damp
headlamp masks slightly insecure
nearside step corroded
windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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 YKX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.
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 YKX, 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 YKX?
You can check the full history of AK53 YKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AK53 YKX registered?
AK53 YKX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 2003.
Is AK53 YKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK53 YKX shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AK53 YKX have outstanding finance?
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