MOT Status
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71,505 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear exhaust badly corroded on flange joint
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
Fuel system component leaking rear of engine area (7.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
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)
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 ()
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 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)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
center stop light not working
nearside front axle/diff seal leaking
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
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)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear seats stowed not allowing full inspection of adult belts
rear seats stowed not allowing full inspection of adult belts
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for CA03 OSC shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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