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YJ03 CSK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,044 mi
Last recorded190,044 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 CSK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 190,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 189,788 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 189,259 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 188,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 181,120 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 175,750 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 171,168 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear diff leak

Pass 25 Sep 2018 166,595 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 166,543 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,259 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 162,238 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides inners badly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,209 miles

SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

Pass 29 Sep 2015 151,995 miles

SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

Fail 23 Sep 2015 151,904 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped BOTH (3.6.B.1)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SWIVEL JOINTS LEAKING

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,623 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 135,172 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 129,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

rear discs worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 129,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

rear discs worn

Pass 13 Jul 2012 128,428 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 120,252 miles

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 111,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2009 99,798 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 99,798 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,121 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 85,118 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 69,774 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 69,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,960 miles

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

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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YJ03 CSK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ03 CSK, 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 YJ03 CSK registered?

YJ03 CSK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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