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CE53 EDF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,272 mi
Last recorded66,272 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 66,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 64,611 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 64,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 64,076 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 62,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 59,421 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 57,381 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 53,482 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 49,552 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 46,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,882 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 44,474 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2014 44,469 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

fuel filter corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,231 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 43,268 miles

Offside side step corroded

Rear wiper rubber split

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,597 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 41,604 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 40,057 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,104 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 33,739 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 EDF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EDF, 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 CE53 EDF registered?

CE53 EDF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is CE53 EDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 EDF shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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