MOT Status
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239,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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chassis all suspensions and all brake pipes fuel pipes undersealed
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
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
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
front wiper blade split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was CE53 MUD registered?
CE53 MUD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 2003.
Is CE53 MUD safe to buy?
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