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CE03 DCX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,812 mi
Last recorded57,812 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 57,812 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,577 miles

CHIP IN O/S WINDSCREEN. N/S SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY FRAYED. N/S MIRROR CRACKED

Fail 27 Mar 2008 51,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s mirror cracked-small chip in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,759 miles

n/s mirror cracked-small chip in screen

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,066 miles

N//S WING MIRROR SMASHED

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,292 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 DCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DCX, 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 DCX registered?

CE03 DCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CE03 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 DCX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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