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CK52 YBW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

90,966 mi
Last recorded90,966 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 YBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 90,966 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,232 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2025 90,193 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body mount/outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear panel of chassis corroded both sides within 30cm of body mount brackets (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion to chassis-near rear wheels

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear floor cross brace corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2024 88,934 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Chassis very corroded

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 22 Mar 2024 88,864 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering knuckle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective bush worn away

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chassis very corroded

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Mar 2023 87,182 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,182 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,711 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,965 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease or mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 83,965 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease or mud (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm ball joint slight play

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,574 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 78,873 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,179 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,739 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 74,739 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

indicator switch moves ecessevily when switched on

Pass 2 Mar 2016 72,500 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter is damp

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

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

Power steering fluid pipes are damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 72,500 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter is damp

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

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

Power steering fluid pipes are damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 68,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter corroded and damp

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 64,193 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter is damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play off side front steering arm ball joint

Steering box is damp

Fail 18 Feb 2014 64,193 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter is damp

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play off side front steering arm ball joint

Steering box is damp

Pass 21 Feb 2013 59,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter damp

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak from engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 59,856 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter damp

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak from engine

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,836 miles

Coolant leak and level low

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,110 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 50,061 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 454,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 454,675 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,908 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 31,555 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 31,555 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 25,905 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 25,905 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 194,772 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 YBW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBW, 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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CK52 YBW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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