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YF03 AGK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,346 mi
Last recorded63,346 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 AGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2010 63,346 miles

brake fluid level in m/cyl low

front brake pads worn low

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorbers lower bushes worn

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt webbing

smoke reading just below upper limit

steering box drop arm ball joint boot torn

steering box drop arm ball joint worn

Pass 4 Nov 2009 40,062 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,053 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,865 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 26,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 22,894 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,352 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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YF03 AGK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YF03 AGK, 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

How do I check the history of YF03 AGK?

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What year was YF03 AGK registered?

YF03 AGK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is YF03 AGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 AGK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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