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YK53 USM

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,849 mi
Last recorded124,849 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 7 Aug 2025 124,849 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 121,372 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 117,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 114,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 111,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 107,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 103,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,642 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 94,908 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 80,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,874 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,265 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 63,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 57,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 48,506 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,461 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,200 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,621 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 USM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 USM, 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 YK53 USM registered?

YK53 USM is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is YK53 USM safe to buy?

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