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CA03 OSC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,505 mi
Last recorded71,505 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 OSC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 71,505 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,366 miles

Coil spring corroded All4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside sidesteps badly corroded

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

Offside Front sidesteps badly corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2021 71,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside sidesteps badly corroded

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

Offside Front sidesteps badly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,848 miles

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

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

Nearside sidesteps badly corrded

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

Offside Front sidesteps badly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 70,848 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside sidesteps badly corrded

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

Offside Front sidesteps badly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,531 miles

Both side steps corroded.

Rear step corroded/insecure.

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 70,145 miles

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

rear exhaust badly corroded on flange joint

Fail 8 Nov 2018 70,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

rear exhaust badly corroded on flange joint

Pass 13 Nov 2017 69,605 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 69,605 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear of engine area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,007 miles

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)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 69,007 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet broken (8.2.3)

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,925 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 67,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc inner face is BADLY corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 65,741 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center stop light not working

nearside front axle/diff seal leaking

Fail 3 Nov 2014 65,740 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center stop light not working

nearside front axle/diff seal leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 60,889 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 57,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seats stowed not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,380 miles

rear seats stowed not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 12 Oct 2011 54,885 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 51,255 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres slightly perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,989 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,325 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 28,509 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,432 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 OSC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OSC, 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 CA03 OSC registered?

CA03 OSC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is CA03 OSC safe to buy?

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