MOT Status
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196,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (lightly) (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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 CZV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 CZV, 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 CZV registered?
CE03 CZV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 2003.
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