MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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
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
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
Offside steering damper bush
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rust on brake pipes
wipers
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
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)
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)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r pads
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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