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BK03 DKU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,315 mi
Last recorded116,315 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 DKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 116,315 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 114,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 111,643 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 110,664 miles

steering lock not engaging

Pass 21 Feb 2012 100,790 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 87,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 87,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 62,196 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,052 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 33,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 25,089 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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BK03 DKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK03 DKU, 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 BK03 DKU registered?

BK03 DKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BK03 DKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK03 DKU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK03 DKU have outstanding finance?

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