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CE53 JXV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,536 mi
Last recorded117,536 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 JXV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,536 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 116,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 116,265 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 114,481 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 114,481 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 113,407 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 113,407 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working BAD CONNECTION ON BULB (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 111,544 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 110,085 miles

ADVISE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSING SEAL OIL MISST

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 107,852 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm [bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm[bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front ball/tractor joints showing grease

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 9 Jan 2020 107,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside 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))

Offside 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm [bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm[bush split] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front ball/tractor joints showing grease

offside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jan 2019 103,769 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,360 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 101,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (axle seal) (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter pipes (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,097 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 94,713 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 94,439 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 94,297 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 94,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

235/85/16 X 4

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OIL LEAK

REAR DIFF OIL LEAK

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Pass 29 Nov 2013 92,030 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,030 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 86,875 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 86,875 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 78,093 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 68,377 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,377 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,190 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 46,461 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 46,461 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,101 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 36,101 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,464 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 JXV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JXV, 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 JXV registered?

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

Is CE53 JXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 JXV shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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