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YA52 KKJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

108,128 mi
Last recorded108,128 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 KKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 108,128 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 108,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover split (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside 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))

Coolant level low

Offside Door step rear brace broken

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,660 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated left right upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,871 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 97,360 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,563 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 92,563 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 88,387 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 76,681 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter top damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 76,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter top damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shockabsorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 70,986 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 70,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 66,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 66,122 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,217 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 61,154 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 57,127 miles

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)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Jun 2014 57,030 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 52,272 miles

high-level stop light not working

Fail 19 Jun 2013 52,272 miles

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

high-level stop light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,073 miles

high level stop light not working

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear shockabsorber top rubber bush has slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2012 47,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level stop light not working

nearside rear brake disc corroded

nearside rear shockabsorber top rubber bush has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2011 40,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 39,187 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,800 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 30,376 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 23,816 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 21,377 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 18,080 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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YA52 KKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YA52 KKJ, 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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YA52 KKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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