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CE53 ECC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,989 mi
Last recorded59,989 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ECC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 59,989 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 59,989 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Front discs very poor on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 58,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside brake pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Lower underside heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member corroded at rear step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 57,512 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside pipes heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 55,137 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 55,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,063 miles

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

underside heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 15 Dec 2020 53,063 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

underside heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,078 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 49,392 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 49,291 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

bonnet slam panel slightly corroded

light corrosion on rear end of chassis

Pass 20 Dec 2016 48,945 miles

Bonnet slam panel slightly corroded

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 47,661 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 46,541 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 46,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 41,345 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 41,345 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,448 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 37,366 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,876 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,945 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 26,623 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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CE53 ECC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ECC, 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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CE53 ECC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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