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CE03 BFP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

259,609 mi
Last recorded259,609 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 BFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 259,609 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 259,593 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Steering locking device ineffective Locking tabs at main steering arm (2.1.3 (d))

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 252,962 miles

Chassis has some corrosion, various locations

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 252,959 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Chassis has some corrosion, various locations

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 244,308 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged union corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2022 241,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 241,420 miles

Brake performance not tested Ridged brake pipe burst (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear Burst during brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 238,015 miles

Both front axle swivel seals leaking

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 238,011 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Mainbeam on with dipbeam (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both front axle swivel seals leaking

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 236,097 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 236,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 234,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 233,730 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 233,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 230,236 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 230,233 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake efficiency only just met

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 224,877 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 210,271 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to vehicle and components,also heavy underseal

Fail 4 Mar 2015 210,271 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

General corrosion to vehicle and components,also heavy underseal

Fail 17 Jun 2013 198,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 198,222 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 177,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 16,714 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 152,242 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 142,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 142,151 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,565 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 89,334 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 89,334 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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 BFP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BFP, 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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CE03 BFP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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