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CE53 KFP

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,114 mi
Last recorded167,114 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 167,114 miles

Oil leak engine to gearbox area.

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2025 150,476 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2025 150,476 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 130,273 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 130,272 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak N/S of engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 112,552 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 111,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 111,543 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle lock faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle lock faulty (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,540 miles

Coolant leak The coolant was low and have topped up ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 109,540 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak The coolant was low and have topped up ()

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,037 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 106,036 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Caliper leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 103,746 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,132 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 95,770 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 77,029 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 77,014 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,625 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 31 May 2012 52,238 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 436,255 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 36,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2009 27,518 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 26,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

gear box leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2007 23,031 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear in o/s steering damper bush

Pass 13 Sep 2006 19,878 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 KFP 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 76.9%.

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 KFP, 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 KFP registered?

CE53 KFP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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