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CF53 CMK

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

126,046 mi
Last recorded126,046 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 121,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 121,082 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,228 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 117,226 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bullbar insurecure

Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,873 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 103,176 miles

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns+os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 103,176 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy ns+os (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,344 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 83,775 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 83,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,660 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 612,187 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 612,185 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 Jan 2014 51,171 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 51,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,482 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 1,157 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 1,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,098 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 22,564 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 16,860 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,227 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 5,000 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 CMK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CMK, 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 CMK registered?

CF53 CMK is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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