MOT Status
ValidMileage
161,945 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Axle end (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust touching n/s chassis
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust touching n/s chassis
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
steering damper slight play in bush
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING * CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TAKING UP DRIVE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW
REAR AXLE PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING * CLUNKING NOISE WHEN TAKING UP DRIVE
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY
BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS, UPPER & LOWER BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE53 ECJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 CE53 ECJ, 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 ECJ registered?
CE53 ECJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is CE53 ECJ safe to buy?
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