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55,379 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front bumper corroded
Offside Rear diff leaking
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front under bonnet engine mount area corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Body component insecure side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front under bonnet engine mount area corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front side step support bar corroded
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
steering track rod end rubbers perished
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded under bonnet (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower slight play in swivel ball
Rear both coil springs corroded
Rear brake pads worn thin
both front rigid brake pipe fixings corroded
both front suspension springs corroded
drivers door hinge corroded
Offside Front Outer drive shaft weeping
Offside Front drivers floor rusty
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Outer drive shaft weeping
Offside Front drivers floor rusty
Offside Front floor corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake pipe fittings on to brake flexis corroded (both sides) under wheel arches
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack brake flexi ferrals (both pipes) (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component missing bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front brake pipe fittings on to brake flexis corroded (both sides) under wheel arches
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
Rear axial support arm rubber perished
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules x2 (3.6.B.4e)
Rear axial support arm rubber perished
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bonnet catch faulty
n/s side step very rusty
n/s/r mud flap hanging down
o/s/r side faceing seat seat belt buckle damaged
n/s step corroded
rear brake discs are pitted
rear brake pads are low
both rear shock bushes are worn
rear brake pads are low
slight oil leak both front hub seals
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CE03 XZL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?
CE03 XZL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 July 2003.
Is CE03 XZL safe to buy?
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