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CC03 DRC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

185,417 mi
Last recorded185,417 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC03 DRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 185,417 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar mounting areas x/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 185,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting x/member to front of rear wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar mounting areas x/member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 177,934 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 177,926 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 170,293 miles

nearside and offside rear chassis has age related corrosion

steering slightly notchy

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2024 170,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside rear chassis has age related corrosion

steering slightly notchy

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2022 167,965 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 167,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger top part marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very front of chassis by bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 158,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 153,635 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt st box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 148,473 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 148,472 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Of middle pipe and nut (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,589 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front swivel hub pitted

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

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged both front and offside rear valve stems (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 130,249 miles

oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central stop light not working

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear side facing seatbelt not working, seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both swivel hubs leaking

Fail 24 Jul 2017 130,249 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central stop light not working

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear side facing seatbelt not working, seat not fitted at time of test

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both swivel hubs leaking

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 126,977 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and center/rear flange join deterioated (7.1.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint and boot slightly deterioated (2.4.G.2)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2015 119,081 miles

child saet fitted

seats missing

Fail 5 Aug 2015 119,081 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 112,498 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,489 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,747 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 99,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,120 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,313 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,313 miles

Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 67,362 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 67,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 57,115 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 57,115 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 46,650 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,106 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,275 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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CC03 DRC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 CC03 DRC, 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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CC03 DRC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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