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CK03 LKU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 LKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 83,732 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 71,434 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered in grease and underseal osf and nsf (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 26 Sep 2019 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,052 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 69,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,657 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 68,657 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 67,442 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 67,437 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 57,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,243 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 37,166 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 30,153 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,451 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 20,978 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,841 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 144,933 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 144,933 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 11,158 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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CK03 LKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CK03 LKU, 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

How do I check the history of CK03 LKU?

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What year was CK03 LKU registered?

CK03 LKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is CK03 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 LKU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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