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YN53 KHT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,367 mi
Last recorded58,367 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 KHT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2021 58,367 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,870 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 54,100 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 50,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 48,714 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 47,082 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 40,537 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,023 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,598 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,159 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,359 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 15,134 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,638 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,087 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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YN53 KHT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests 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 YN53 KHT, 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 YN53 KHT registered?

YN53 KHT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is YN53 KHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN53 KHT shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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