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AK53 YKX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

72,292 mi
Last recorded72,292 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YKX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 72,292 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 72,292 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 70,172 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,949 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,885 miles

screen chip

Pass 9 Oct 2021 62,707 miles

screen chip

Pass 7 Nov 2020 61,384 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2019 60,571 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 15 Nov 2018 59,536 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,631 miles

front indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,511 miles

n/s/ door step rusty

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,644 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 51,191 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,607 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

fuel filter slightly damp

headlamp masks slightly insecure

nearside step corroded

windscreen wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,418 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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Pass 4 Aug 2011 43,286 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 36,445 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 33,741 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 29,653 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,788 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 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

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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.

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