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CK03 YFJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,378 mi
Last recorded115,378 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 YFJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 115,378 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underneath vehicle

exhaust joints corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2024 113,688 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 111,070 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 108,565 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 104,926 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 104,926 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 100,879 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,928 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 83,953 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2017 76,269 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 76,158 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 68,655 miles

Offside Rear dampness rear fuel filter

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,166 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 61,070 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 52,451 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 47,528 miles

both rear tyres cracking 235/85/16c

slight play n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes

Fail 20 May 2013 47,528 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 43,012 miles

power steering pipe leaking slightly

slight play o/s/r anti roll bar link rod

Fail 24 May 2012 43,012 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 37,907 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 31,708 miles

both front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 4 Jun 2009 27,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear side faceing seats follded away and belts not checked

Pass 3 Jun 2008 23,924 miles

slight movement on steering damper bush

Pass 24 May 2007 20,260 miles

n/s/f inboard sphere joint slightly leaking

Pass 22 May 2006 16,273 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 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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What year was CK03 YFJ registered?

CK03 YFJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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