MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Handbrake only just passed mot & lever has long travel.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Rear number plate is discolouring &only just acceptable.
Rear shock absorber bushes showing signs of wear.
Slight play in lower steering column universal joint.
Handbrake only just passed mot & lever has long travel.
Rear number plate is discolouring &only just acceptable.
Rear shock absorber bushes showing signs of wear.
Slight play in lower steering column universal joint.
Brake warning light on.
O/s front seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate.
Rear number plate in poor condition.
Top bushes in rear shock absorbers showing signs of wear.
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake warning light on.
Front brake pads look very low.
O/s front seat belt webbing starting to deteriorate.
Rear number plate in poor condition.
Top bushes in rear shock absorbers showing signs of wear.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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 VDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 VDZ, 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 VDZ registered?
CE53 VDZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 September 2003.
Is CE53 VDZ safe to buy?
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