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CA03 ZDY

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

111,754 mi
Last recorded111,754 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 111,754 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion in places on under-body and components

Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,739 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 111,713 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 101,318 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 101,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 996,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2021 996,997 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,440 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,208 miles

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

steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,655 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 97,655 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 96,974 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 95,303 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 95,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,515 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 93,366 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 93,360 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 93,333 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 90,695 miles

N/S STEERING DRAG LINK BALL JOINT GAITER SPLIT

Slight perishing on tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2010 88,064 miles

Slight fluid loss from o/s/r of engine area

Steering drag link joint gaiters insecure/split

Pass 13 Jan 2010 84,743 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,715 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 66,930 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 54,485 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight run out on o/s front disc

Pass 18 Jul 2007 54,485 miles

slight run out on o/s front disc

Pass 10 Jul 2006 414,019 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 ZDY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 ZDY, 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 ZDY registered?

CA03 ZDY is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is CA03 ZDY safe to buy?

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