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CK52 YAY

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,976 mi
Last recorded36,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 YAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 36,976 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 36,254 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 36,128 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 36,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 35,893 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 35,690 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 35,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,556 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 35,381 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,335 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 35,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 34,928 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 34,142 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 33,140 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 32,030 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 301,070 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 29,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 25,923 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 20,608 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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CK52 YAY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CK52 YAY, 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 CK52 YAY registered?

CK52 YAY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is CK52 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK52 YAY shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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