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YK03 FXY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,742 mi
Last recorded168,742 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 FXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 168,742 miles

Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s upper

Fail 2 Jun 2026 168,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front small stone chip on windscreen n/s upper

Pass 30 May 2025 167,083 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 167,078 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 166,216 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 164,095 miles

Brake efficiencies only just met.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 162,016 miles

Both front brake discs wearing thin.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into hose (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar bush (Nearside D bush).

Pass 2 Nov 2021 159,733 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 159,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 156,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 156,614 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 151,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 149,339 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 147,483 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 147,483 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2016 146,030 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 137,824 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 128,165 miles

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

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

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

both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2013 119,992 miles

both swivel seals leaking slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2012 112,340 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,259 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 71,012 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 65,922 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 37,007 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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YK03 FXY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK03 FXY, 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

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What year was YK03 FXY registered?

YK03 FXY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is YK03 FXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 FXY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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