MOT Status
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185,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
nearside and offside rear chassis has age related corrosion
steering slightly notchy
temporary fuel cap fitted
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
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))
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))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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
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
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
child saet fitted
seats missing
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
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
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)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CC03 DRC registered?
CC03 DRC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 2003.
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