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CE53 EDK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

179,657 mi
Last recorded179,657 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 179,657 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2022 175,814 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

fuel filter bracket broken

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2021 172,898 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filter bracket broken

slight leak from both steering swivels

Fail 9 Nov 2021 172,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working when sidelights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filter bracket broken

slight leak from both steering swivels

Pass 2 Nov 2020 169,559 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

fuel filter housing broken

Fail 28 Oct 2020 169,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel valve leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel filter housing broken

Pass 31 Oct 2019 164,862 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 156,965 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 147,795 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 137,930 miles

slight movement in rear shocker bushes

Pass 20 Oct 2015 130,033 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 21 Oct 2014 121,425 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

wipers can only be parked manually

Fail 20 Oct 2014 121,425 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection

wipers can only be parked manually

Pass 16 Oct 2013 111,519 miles

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

osr and nsr link bars have play and also osr anti roll bar rubber has play

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,081 miles

nsr brake disc outer face corroded

suspect nsf inner brake pad wearing thin but unable to see with wheel fitted

Fail 24 Oct 2012 101,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

nsr brake disc outer face corroded

suspect nsf inner brake pad wearing thin but unable to see with wheel fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2011 90,325 miles

play in rear top shocker bushes

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsr brake disc corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2011 90,325 miles

nsr brake disc corroding

play in rear top shocker bushes

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,643 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 77,643 miles

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 64,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake fluid between min and max

Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,894 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,289 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 EDK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 EDK, 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 EDK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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