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YKZ 9216

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

228,626 mi
Last recorded228,626 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYKZ 9216
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 228,626 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 222,617 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 222,331 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2023 215,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 209,535 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 208,882 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 193,794 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 193,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 178,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 95,775 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 77,964 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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YKZ 9216 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YKZ 9216, 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

How do I check the history of YKZ 9216?

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What year was YKZ 9216 registered?

YKZ 9216 is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is YKZ 9216 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YKZ 9216 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YKZ 9216 have outstanding finance?

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