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CE03 WFZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

88,202 mi
Last recorded88,202 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 88,202 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember in front of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 88,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember in front of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 85,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember in front of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 85,908 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember in front of rear wheels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 83,679 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 83,679 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member in front of rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 80,904 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 80,904 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint has slight play pittman arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame above axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,489 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 78,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 74,947 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 73,462 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 71,206 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,205 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,009 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 65,187 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 65,187 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,049 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 62,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,438 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,966 miles

all four tyres perished

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,861 miles

front and rear tyres deteriorated

rear brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm limit

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,368 miles

front and rear tyres perrished

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,181 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,165 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,638 miles

all four tyres perished on outer walls

Pass 22 Apr 2008 31,646 miles

drag link gaiter split

Pass 28 Apr 2007 26,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,896 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 WFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ registered?

CE03 WFZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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