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YK52 BCG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

42,709 mi
Last recorded42,709 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 BCG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 42,709 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 42,449 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 42,449 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 42,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 42,015 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 41,868 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 41,450 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,000 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 40,998 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired and offside (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,471 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 39,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp slightly clouded when illuminated (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output lamp slightly clouded when illuminated (1.7.5a)

Oil leak oil towards rear of engine

Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,881 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from nearside front brake hose to caliper brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from rear brake hose to both side rear (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blade has poor perfomance

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,264 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 34,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 30,459 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,102 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,384 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 25,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 23,429 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 19,799 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 19,788 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 19,242 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 16,501 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 14,414 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 BCG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 BCG, 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 BCG registered?

YK52 BCG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is YK52 BCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK52 BCG shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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