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YJ03 KLH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,276 mi
Last recorded134,276 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 KLH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 134,276 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 123,480 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,807 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,702 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 91,954 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing but not affecting operation

drivers seat damaged

nearside door handle broken

Fail 29 Apr 2015 91,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing but not affecting operation

drivers seat damaged

nearside door handle broken

Pass 25 Mar 2014 81,256 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,867 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 43,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 31,422 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 21,251 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 14,632 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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YJ03 KLH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KLH, 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 KLH registered?

YJ03 KLH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 KLH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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