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CE03 CZV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,222 mi
Last recorded196,222 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 196,222 miles

Coil spring corroded all (lightly) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 186,168 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 186,034 miles

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))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 178,156 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 170,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 163,047 miles

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))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 162,955 miles

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))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 156,114 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 151,350 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 151,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 146,355 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 146,355 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 141,444 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,835 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,072 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 105,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,939 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,036 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 68,434 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 68,434 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,034 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 30,779 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 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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