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CF53 CKC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

122,321 mi
Last recorded122,321 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 CKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 122,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 120,633 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 120,621 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play REAR STEERING ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting REAR CHASSIS NEAR TOWBAR MOUNTING AND ANTIROLL BAR BUSH MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail REAR PROPSHAFT JOINT WORN (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 117,310 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 113,884 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 113,866 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting By rear step (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 110,044 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 110,025 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 109,763 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 109,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 106,620 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 106,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear unable to check rear seats and seatbelts.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 99,657 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 93,487 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 86,719 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Aug 2015 86,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2014 75,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,204 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,314 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 67,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 59,941 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 53,134 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 53,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 45,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 45,942 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,975 miles

offside front tyre wearing slightly uneven

Pass 19 Dec 2007 33,452 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,307 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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CF53 CKC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CF53 CKC, 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 CF53 CKC registered?

CF53 CKC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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