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YK53 UTN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,942 mi
Last recorded22,942 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 22,942 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 20,407 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 18 Aug 2009 17,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 15,470 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,526 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,348 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 9,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 UTN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UTN, 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 UTN registered?

YK53 UTN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is YK53 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK53 UTN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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