MOT Status
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113,003 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all brake pipes covered in underseal
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
all brake pipes covered in underseal
steering damper bush worn
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
steering damper bush worn
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front wing dameged
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s front wing dameged
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
wear in steering damper bushes
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
wear in steering damper bushes
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
cut in n/s/r tyre
rubbr worn in frontshockasbor
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
cut in n/s/r tyre
rubbr worn in frontshockasbor
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
reversing light lens broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
reversing light lens broken
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
emmision reading just below limit
headlamp masks/converters fitted
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE03 DDF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 DDF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of CE03 DDF?
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What year was CE03 DDF registered?
CE03 DDF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is CE03 DDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for CE03 DDF shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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