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YT03 KNE

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

65,655 mi
Last recorded65,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 KNE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,655 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 65,649 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2025 64,392 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 63,564 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 62,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear wing stay broken

Pass 1 Apr 2022 61,713 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 61,713 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle ball joint worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,257 miles

fuel tank cradle corroded o/s/r

n/s /r wheel arch bracket broken

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 60,257 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r brake discs inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

fuel tank cradle corroded o/s/r

n/s /r wheel arch bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2020 59,563 miles

Nearside Rear wing strap corroded and broken

Fail 2 Mar 2020 59,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe burst on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wing strap corroded and broken

Pass 18 Mar 2019 58,724 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside centre wing stay broken

Pass 20 Mar 2018 56,129 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,511 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,199 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 50,198 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 46,424 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 43,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 43,257 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 40,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2013 40,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 38,137 miles

reverse lamp broken

underside dirty

Fail 12 Apr 2012 38,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

reverse lamp broken

underside dirty

Pass 21 Apr 2011 35,286 miles

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

front brake discs rusted inner surfaces

rear brake discs rusted inner surfaces

reverse lamp lense broken

underside very dirty

Fail 21 Apr 2011 35,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front brake discs rusted inner surfaces

rear brake discs rusted inner surfaces

reverse lamp lense broken

underside very dirty

Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 31,954 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 25,713 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 22,233 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,647 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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YT03 KNE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 YT03 KNE, 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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YT03 KNE is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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