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CE03 BGF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,306 mi
Last recorded81,306 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,306 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 81,290 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bush (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both steering arms damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2018 75,180 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear shocker bushes

Fail 21 Jul 2018 75,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear shocker bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2017 72,037 miles

Offside steering damper bush

Pass 13 Jul 2016 68,286 miles

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

rust on brake pipes

wipers

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Feb 2014 65,314 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 65,314 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,354 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 52,037 miles

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

o/s/r pads

Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,805 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 Mar 2011 45,804 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Mar 2010 37,048 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 32,347 miles

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

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

h/brake high

hazzard switch sticking

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 24,305 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 18,718 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 BGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CE03 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

CE03 BGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is CE03 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 BGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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