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CE03 BAA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,957 mi
Last recorded167,957 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 BAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 167,957 miles

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 165,171 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 164,971 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 164,971 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 164,639 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 164,569 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 164,510 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 163,405 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 163,405 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 160,079 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 160,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 155,133 miles

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2017 145,839 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 145,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 142,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 137,316 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 137,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 129,760 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 122,982 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 116,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 116,818 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 106,713 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,833 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 80,444 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,682 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 70,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 42,307 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 42,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,001 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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CE03 BAA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CE03 BAA, 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 CE03 BAA registered?

CE03 BAA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CE03 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 BAA shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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