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YK52 AKD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

80,089 mi
Last recorded80,089 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 AKD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 80,089 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,088 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,882 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 79,442 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 78,904 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 78,256 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 77,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,367 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,335 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,942 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,789 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,455 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 68,607 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,709 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 64,030 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2007 58,655 miles

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

oil leak from nearside front swivel hub

Pass 17 Jan 2007 51,229 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 39,143 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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YK52 AKD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YK52 AKD, 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 YK52 AKD registered?

YK52 AKD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 2003.

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