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AV03 KYH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,990 mi
Last recorded44,990 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 44,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Mar 2012 39,934 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres are deteriorating

front brake pads are app.70%

slight play in steering UJ

slight play in steering drop arm balljoint and drag link balljoint

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,915 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 29,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,815 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,822 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007
Fail 9 Mar 2007

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 10,840 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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AV03 KYH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AV03 KYH, 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 AV03 KYH registered?

AV03 KYH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is AV03 KYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 KYH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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