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CA03 ORN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,176 mi
Last recorded89,176 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 ORN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 89,176 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 86,256 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 81,440 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 77,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 75,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 721,063 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S swivel joint leaking

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 72,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

N/S swivel joint leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2020 67,934 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 65,548 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 62,076 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 59,565 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis support and diff support (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side chassis leg and coil spring mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear mudguard bracket corroded

Rear both side calipers corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2017 59,565 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis support and diff support (6.1.B.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both side chassis leg and coil spring mounts (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear mudguard bracket corroded

Rear both side calipers corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and corroded (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all 4 (2.7.2a)

all 4 brake backing plates corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,433 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear both side calipers and backing plats corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,433 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

Rear both side calipers and backing plats corroded

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped corroded (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,196 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 53,226 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 53,236 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Fail 9 Jul 2013 51,462 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

offside front tyre perished but not to ply or cords and within limits

Pass 13 Jul 2012 48,610 miles

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

n/s/r half shaft slight leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 46,427 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 46,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,108 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 42,096 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 38,373 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,686 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 25,404 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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CA03 ORN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA03 ORN, 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 ORN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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