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YKX 605

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,980 mi
Last recorded96,980 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKX 605
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 96,980 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 946,197 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 93,064 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 91,384 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn swivel bearings play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 89,891 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 88,545 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,799 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 83,574 miles

chassis undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,571 miles

vehicle and brake pipes coated in underseal unable to fully inspect

Pass 12 Jan 2016 77,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 74,947 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,389 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 71,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,900 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 64,629 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 64,629 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 56,090 miles

slight play in n/s/f drag link end

Pass 20 May 2008 50,621 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 45,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 45,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YKX 605 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 90%.

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 YKX 605, 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 YKX 605 registered?

YKX 605 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is YKX 605 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKX 605 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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