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CE03 XZD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,946 mi
Last recorded91,946 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 XZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 91,946 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2025 90,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 88,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 88,077 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 86,808 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 86,808 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,829 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 83,704 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 79,908 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 79,908 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 76,759 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 72,548 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,396 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off side front tyre outer wall damaged (less than 1 inch and no cords visible)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

off side front tyre outer wall damaged (less than 1 inch and no cords visible)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 63,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,377 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

various engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2012 54,703 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 54,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 49,210 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 44,562 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 36,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,355 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 17,199 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 XZD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 XZD, 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

How do I check the history of CE03 XZD?

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What year was CE03 XZD registered?

CE03 XZD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is CE03 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 XZD 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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