MOT Status
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119,840 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covred (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covred (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Bumper corner corroded.
Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Bumper corner corroded.
Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Front Steering drop arm ball joint dust cover split
Nearside Front Brake disc inner surface partially corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc inner surface partially corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc inner surface partially corroded
Offside Rear Brake disc inner surface partially corroded
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Bumper corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Front Bumper corroded
Nearside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Front Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Offside Rear Brake disc corroded on inner surface
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH03 FKN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 YH03 FKN, 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 YH03 FKN registered?
YH03 FKN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2003.
Is YH03 FKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for YH03 FKN shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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