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YK03 OBW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

86,673 mi
Last recorded86,673 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 OBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 86,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 83,491 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,987 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 79,987 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 75,598 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 71,014 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 65,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 60,302 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 55,309 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,512 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 36,849 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,272 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,064 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 16,527 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 10,201 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 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

YK03 OBW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YK03 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK03 OBW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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