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CE03 MJF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,992 mi
Last recorded199,992 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 MJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 199,992 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 194,158 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 194,158 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 187,862 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 181,548 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 181,541 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 176,090 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 170,148 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 170,136 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 164,719 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 164,712 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 158,567 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 152,140 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 143,943 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 143,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 136,271 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 128,922 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 120,248 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,798 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 102,785 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 85,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2009 76,165 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,308 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,909 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 40,177 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 MJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MJF, 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 MJF registered?

CE03 MJF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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