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CE03 CZT

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,357 mi
Last recorded170,357 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 CZT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 170,357 miles

slight leak on front diff

underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2016 170,357 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front hub seal leaking

slight leak front diff

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2015 151,711 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 142,069 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 4 Sep 2014 142,069 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2013 133,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

front diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2013 133,258 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

front diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 127,722 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 124,109 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 124,109 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 104,449 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,442 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,282 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 72,537 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,373 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 43,725 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 CZT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CZT, 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 CZT registered?

CE03 CZT is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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