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88,202 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear tyre perishing
all four tyres perished
high level stop lamp not working
front and rear tyres deteriorated
rear brake pads worn very close to 1.5mm limit
front and rear tyres perrished
rear brake pads wearing thin
all four tyres perished on outer walls
drag link gaiter split
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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