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CE53 EBV

2003 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,945 mi
Last recorded91,945 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 EBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 91,945 miles

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 seats removed

Fail 18 Feb 2026 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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 seats removed

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 91,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 89,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front joint of the 2 (from box) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 89,314 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front joint of the 2 (from box) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,113 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floorpan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,391 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,569 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,453 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall has a small cut

steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 26 Aug 2015 65,645 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 63,055 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,799 miles

steering damper bush has slight movement

Pass 30 Jul 2012 59,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 56,125 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 45,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 37,063 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 32,587 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,235 miles

front brakes slight binding

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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CE53 EBV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CE53 EBV, 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 CE53 EBV registered?

CE53 EBV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is CE53 EBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 EBV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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