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CE03 JZF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,302 mi
Last recorded50,302 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 50,302 miles

Both front swivels joint weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2025 50,277 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel reg (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both front swivels joint weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2024 49,650 miles

Front Both swivel joints weeping

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2023 48,279 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 48,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 46,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 45,891 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,357 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 42,081 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 39,728 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 37,370 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2016 36,864 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 36,861 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,716 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,125 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 34,601 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/rear front swivel hub housing oil seals leaking

Fail 12 Nov 2012 34,601 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s and o/s/rear front swivel hub housing oil seals leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,920 miles

n/s and o/s/front hub swivel housing oil seals leaking.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 33,312 miles

n/s and o/s/front swivel housing oil seals leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2009 32,564 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 31,866 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 31,210 miles

Oil leak

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 JZF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JZF, 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

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What year was CE03 JZF registered?

CE03 JZF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is CE03 JZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 JZF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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