MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,378 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion underneath vehicle
exhaust joints corroded
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides- deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded- inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all four coils springs corroded
dampness on steering box
n/s/r bump stop missing
Central Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint reservoir hose (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage off reservoir- slight dampness (2.3.3b)
both front wiper blades slightly split
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box joining
oil leaking
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
both front wiper blades slightly split
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box joining
oil leaking
Offside Rear dampness rear fuel filter
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
both headlamps deteriorated slightly- lens cloudy inside
centre to rear exhaust joint is heavily corroded
both rear tyres cracking 235/85/16c
slight play n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres cracking 235/85/16c
slight play n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes
power steering pipe leaking slightly
slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link rod
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
power steering pipe leaking slightly
slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link rod
both front wiper blade starting to split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
all rear side faceing seats follded away and belts not checked
slight movement on steering damper bush
n/s/f inboard sphere joint slightly leaking
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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CK03 YFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YFJ, 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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CK03 YFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2003.
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