MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front bull bar corroding
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front door check strap broken
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front seat base padding damaged
reverse light lens damaged
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking fuel dripping off bottom of gearbox (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front bull bar corroding
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front door check strap broken
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front seat base padding damaged
reverse light lens damaged
Nearside Front seat base damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm to axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front seat base damaged
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside door check strap not attached
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
reverse lamp lens damaged
Nearside Front Seat base damaged
Offside Front Door catch strap not attached
Offside Front Seat base damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Body component likely to become detached Side step hanging off (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat base damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Door catch strap not attached
Offside Front Seat base damaged
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Lamp protector loose and hanging off
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed split and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside & nearside door mirror insecure
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside & nearside door mirror insecure
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
slight leakage from o/s/f hub seal,also front number plate poor condition.
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CE53 KCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 KCX, 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 KCX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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