MOT Status
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48,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear rigid steel brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/f & n/s/f may soon need replacement, pitted (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking around o/s of engine (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm step worn, (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/f & n/s/f may soon need replacement, pitted (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/r & n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Upper washer jet outer casing cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front swivel hubs leaking oil
fuel filler cap casing damaged
fuel filter at o/s/r chassis rusted
o/s side step corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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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AU53 YKK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 AU53 YKK, 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 AU53 YKK registered?
AU53 YKK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is AU53 YKK safe to buy?
The MOT history for AU53 YKK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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