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YG03 NKM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,078 mi
Last recorded68,078 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG03 NKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,078 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 68,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2018 70,987 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 70,372 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,036 miles

light play in steering system

Fail 3 Feb 2016 69,036 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

light play in steering system

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,075 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear swivel housings leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 68,073 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 25 Feb 2009 63,254 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,063 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 55,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 48,962 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 48,962 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 43,474 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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YG03 NKM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG03 NKM, 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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What year was YG03 NKM registered?

YG03 NKM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YG03 NKM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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