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CE03 ZYV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

147,678 mi
Last recorded147,678 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 147,678 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 141,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 136,134 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 131,163 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 125,108 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 118,862 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 112,410 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,457 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop link (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 100,423 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,151 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,437 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 83,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 76,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,986 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front tyres worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,725 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 54,787 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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Pass 6 Feb 2009 46,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 46,376 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 41,343 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 41,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 May 2007 33,121 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2007 33,121 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZYV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZYV, 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

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What year was CE03 ZYV registered?

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

Is CE03 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE03 ZYV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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