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Y891 KGE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,745 mi
Last recorded106,745 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY891 KGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 106,745 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 105,822 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush excessive movement (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 104,831 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 104,829 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 103,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 103,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,213 miles

Chassis heavily coated

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 102,212 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Chassis heavily coated

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering noisy on operation

Pass 26 Nov 2020 100,561 miles

Nearside Front Door latch faulty at times

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,213 miles

Areas of chassis corroded, parts also covered in underseal

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis has been heavily welded and repaired in various places

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake warning on dash all the time

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inop but pre failure

Fail 28 Jun 2019 98,213 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Backbox hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer chassis x2 holes - marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Areas of chassis corroded, parts also covered in underseal

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Chassis has been heavily welded and repaired in various places

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake warning on dash all the time

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Reverse lamp inop but pre failure

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,504 miles

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

Offside Front Sphere has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracked,damaged

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Sphere has slight oil leak

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre outer wall cracked,damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion holed by body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer face chassis leg corroded (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear reg lamp assy damaged held together with tape

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,434 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of r dshaft/ joint failed (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint uj collapsed (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion holed by body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outer face chassis leg corroded (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear reg lamp assy damaged held together with tape

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,508 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 89,504 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking engine area /dripping onto gbox bell housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing leaking grease/oil (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,177 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 86,174 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

chassis holed by nsr body mount

Pass 19 May 2014 81,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2014 81,975 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 78,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

un able to fully inspect brake pipes where covered in grease

Fail 8 May 2013 78,534 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

un able to fully inspect brake pipes where covered in grease

Pass 30 Apr 2012 74,947 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,915 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 71,169 miles

nsf running board holed/ corroded / likely to fail

Pass 20 Apr 2010 66,659 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

squeek from front during test drive/ brake test / origin not found

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,659 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

squeek from front during test drive/ brake test / origin not found

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,246 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 57,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 51,577 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,098 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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Y891 KGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y891 KGE, 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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Y891 KGE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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