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CK03 RDU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

143,220 mi
Last recorded143,220 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 RDU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 143,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 143,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 139,015 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2025 139,015 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 135,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 135,480 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 130,886 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 130,886 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 126,429 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 126,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 121,896 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 121,896 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 117,444 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2020 117,444 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,015 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 112,015 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 106,565 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,565 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 100,803 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 100,803 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft rear uj (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Stop lamp not working o/s and n/s (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,579 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 94,579 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,755 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 88,755 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 82,896 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 82,896 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 72,285 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,285 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,105 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,105 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 57,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 57,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,804 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 48,804 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 30 May 2007 39,634 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 39,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 29,910 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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CK03 RDU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 CK03 RDU, 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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CK03 RDU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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