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CE03 PJU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,893 mi
Last recorded35,893 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 35,893 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 34,982 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 34,982 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,383 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame Ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 33,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Anchor plate off chassis missing x2 fixings (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure Anchor plate off chassis missing x2 fixings (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame Ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 32,836 miles

Central Front Steering Dampner Bush slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 31,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 29,911 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 29,108 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 28,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 26,990 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 25,779 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 24,291 miles

Slight oil leak from back of engine

Fail 17 Jul 2013 24,291 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight oil leak from back of engine

Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,771 miles

Slight weep from rear diff seal

Fail 17 Jul 2012 22,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Slight weep from rear diff seal

Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 20,002 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 18,444 miles

nearside front hub seal slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 16,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 14,247 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,850 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 PJU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PJU, 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 PJU registered?

CE03 PJU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is CE03 PJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 PJU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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