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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front bumper corroded underside
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Valve stem seriously damaged n/s and o/s perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front bumper corroded underside
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bump stops missing
Central exhaust corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and central (6.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis crossmember corroded
Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated / has slight leak of gases
Engine oil leak
Front + Rear differential pinion oil seals leaking
Front Exhaust down pipe (flexy joint) has slight leak of gases
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front wiperblades smear windscreen slightly x 2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Chassis crossmember corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust silencer deteriorated / has slight leak of gases
Engine oil leak
Front + Rear differential pinion oil seals leaking
Front Exhaust down pipe (flexy joint) has slight leak of gases
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front wiperblades smear windscreen slightly x 2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Chassis crossmember corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Slight corrosion on rear crossmember
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Footwell (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Slight corrosion on rear crossmember
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track bar (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
brake compensator slightly corroded
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play track bar (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)
brake compensator slightly corroded
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
center exhaust hanger corroded and weakened
front no plate cracked
n/s front seat belt reciever plastic cover mising
rear crossmember has corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disks have slight wear
Front wiperblades smear screen slightly
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
engine oil leak
rear brake inbalance 53%
slight corrosion on brake servo
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disks have slight wear
Front wiperblades smear screen slightly
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
engine oil leak
rear brake inbalance 53%
slight corrosion on brake servo
31% imbalance on rear brakes
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear no plate slightly deteriorated
slight leak from n/s front swivel housing
slight weepage from transmission drum
31% imbalance on rear brakes
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear no plate slightly deteriorated
slight leak from n/s front swivel housing
slight weepage from transmission drum
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake drum slightly damp
n/s/f swivel hub has slight weep
n/s/f tyre has nail burried in tred
n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion (to caliper)
power steering pipe slightly corroded (front rad)
rear brake disks slightly pitted
slight engine oil leak (top end)
steering box drop arm has slight damp patch
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
handbrake drum slightly damp
n/s/f swivel hub has slight weep
n/s/f tyre has nail burried in tred
n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion (to caliper)
power steering pipe slightly corroded (front rad)
rear brake disks slightly pitted
slight engine oil leak (top end)
steering box drop arm has slight damp patch
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
44% imbalance on rear brakes
engine drive belt idler or tensioner noisy
front tyres getting close
o/s/r inner pad 2000 miles
steering box damp
all 4 tyres have slight perishing
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all 4 tyres have slight perishing
front brake pads low
hand brake cable stiff in operation
rear brake discs slightly corroded
steering damper bush slightly worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
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CA03 GCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CA03 GCX, 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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CA03 GCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 2003.
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