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CE53 MUD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

239,323 mi
Last recorded239,323 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 239,323 miles

chassis all suspensions and all brake pipes fuel pipes undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2024 239,310 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tail pipe requires repositioning

both front hubs leaking

oil leak

rear crossmember holed corroded both sides(outside of prescribed area)

slight play o/s/f hub

Fail 30 May 2024 239,310 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear tail pipe requires repositioning

both front hubs leaking

oil leak

rear crossmember holed corroded both sides(outside of prescribed area)

slight play o/s/f hub

Pass 29 Jun 2023 236,797 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Front hub leaking oil

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

non standard exhaust system fitted

wiper blades worn

Pass 6 May 2022 228,641 miles

Nearside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 224,823 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 217,155 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 217,065 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 205,115 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 189,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 172,049 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 155,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 135,715 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak from front diff seal, propshaft flange.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 122,661 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak from front diff seal, propshaft flange.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 110,620 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 100,068 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,812 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 86,211 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 86,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 78,703 miles

Oil leak

front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 68,883 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 34,137 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 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE53 MUD registered?

CE53 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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