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C1 LGH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,661 mi
Last recorded109,661 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 LGH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 109,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 106,955 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 104,561 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub oil seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 102,410 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 102,344 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced crack at gearbox mounting point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper rear axle bump stops missing ns/os

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,989 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive numerous oil leaks from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 98,033 miles

Offside Front axle stabilizer rod minor play

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively propshaft front joint u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2020 96,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 92,960 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 90,766 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 90,727 miles

Fuel system component leaking top of engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked pipe to calliper (3.6.B.2b)

Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device missing ball joint above rear axle, split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 89,770 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,036 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 87,730 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,762 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 83,958 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,880 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Front number plate cracked

Pass 13 May 2011 98,586 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 94,812 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 81,120 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 72,159 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 72,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

offside mirror slight damage

wiper arm worn

Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,599 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 57,599 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 424,725 miles

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 424,725 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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C1 LGH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C1 LGH, 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 C1 LGH registered?

C1 LGH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is C1 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 LGH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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