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AY03 HSK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,327 mi
Last recorded22,327 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 22,327 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Very slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Windscreen chipped.

Pass 28 May 2014 21,222 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Fail 23 May 2014 21,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.

Pass 10 May 2013 19,956 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 19,955 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2012 19,197 miles

Both headlamp aims are on limit

Both rear brake discs are rusty

Slight damaged to the windscreen

Pass 23 May 2011 17,904 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 17,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 16,576 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,504 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 13,197 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 12,358 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 10,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AY03 HSK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AY03 HSK, 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 AY03 HSK registered?

AY03 HSK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is AY03 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 HSK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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