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YK53 BKG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

149,214 mi
Last recorded149,214 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BKG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 149,214 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 149,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Multiple cuts (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 148,395 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 147,289 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 145,822 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 145,795 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil leaking onto pads (1.1.13 (b))

Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 144,700 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 144,654 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n.s and o.s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n.s and o.s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 142,421 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 140,403 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 140,403 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 140,319 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,148 miles

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

Offside Front hub seal leaking slightly

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 137,192 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassie very dry and corrsion visable

slight play on o/s drop arm

Pass 14 Jan 2016 136,387 miles

slight leak on steering box play in steering drop arm

Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,569 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 121,181 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,802 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 870,763 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 74,557 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 631,415 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,273 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 33,066 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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YK53 BKG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YK53 BKG, 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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YK53 BKG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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