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255 CYV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

162,638 mi
Last recorded162,638 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration255 CYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 162,638 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 162,040 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 161,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 160,212 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 21 May 2022 159,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 158,569 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 157,785 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 156,697 miles

both front suspension trailing arm bushes are worn

brake pipe along the os chassis rail underneath is corroded in places

gearbox is leaking oil

Pass 19 May 2018 150,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ns led side repeater came on once tapped

Fail 19 May 2018 150,370 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

ns led side repeater came on once tapped

Pass 18 May 2017 145,696 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 May 2016 131,608 miles

nail in osf tyre

Pass 23 May 2015 118,484 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 108,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 95,831 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 May 2012 83,254 miles

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

Wiper blades starting to wear.

Fail 25 May 2012 83,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Wiper blades starting to wear.

Pass 27 May 2011 71,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 59,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 52,196 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 41,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 31,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,612 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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255 CYV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 255 CYV, 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 255 CYV registered?

255 CYV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is 255 CYV safe to buy?

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