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CA52 SYR

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 SYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 120,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 119,322 miles

Brake fluid deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,928 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,962 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,489 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 114,489 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 107,575 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,378 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 96,864 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 91,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 86,872 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,679 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,947 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 66,197 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2012 58,382 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,096 miles

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

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

all 4 x tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,630 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 33,454 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,497 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 21,308 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 16,829 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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CA52 SYR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CA52 SYR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA52 SYR?

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What year was CA52 SYR registered?

CA52 SYR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 February 2003.

Is CA52 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA52 SYR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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