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CF03 GPK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,482 mi
Last recorded105,482 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF03 GPK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 105,482 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 105,434 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,230 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2009 96,084 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 88,779 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 86,338 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

unable to see f/pads

Pass 20 Jan 2007 77,378 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front hub seals slight leak

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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CF03 GPK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF03 GPK, 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 CF03 GPK registered?

CF03 GPK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is CF03 GPK safe to buy?

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