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206,082 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged wires coming out of tyre 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out LIMIT 1.93 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))
Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from caliper (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Central Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on axle (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall due to wheel damaged (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts from caliper fouling on spring mounting point (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported on axle (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly damaged rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged from caliper (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear part of main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
front & rear number plates damaged
nearside front swivel leaking
front & rear number plates damaged
nearside front swivel leaking
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CK03 VHX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 VHX, 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 VHX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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