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YY03 KUA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,950 mi
Last recorded35,950 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 KUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,950 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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YY03 KUA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 YY03 KUA, 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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What year was YY03 KUA registered?

YY03 KUA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YY03 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY03 KUA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YY03 KUA have outstanding finance?

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