MOT Status
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155,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drivers door poor condition
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Oil leaking excessively from transmission Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Oil leaking excessively from transmission Hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component insecurely attached Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive OIL LEVEL LOW (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Drivers door poor condition
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
both front swivel housing seal weeping
door inner frames hole and corroding
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s of rear [X] member hole and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
drivers door frame hole and corroded
n//f and o/s/f swivel housing oil seals weeping
o/s/r axle oil seal weeping
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front swivel slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Front swivel slight oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Spring pan (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil low on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Ball hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Ball hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Stay broken corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil low on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Ball hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust not in rubber (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Ball hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose Stay broken corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear along top chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
slight play n/s/f drag link ball joint
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
slight play n/s/f drag link ball joint
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak Also has slight play in box! (2.2.D.2e)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
DRIVERS DOOR IN POOR CONDITION
SLIGHT WEEPING AT FRONT SWIVELS
Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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CE53 EDR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 EDR, 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 EDR is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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