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CK03 VHX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

206,082 mi
Last recorded206,082 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 206,082 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 200,631 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 200,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 188,435 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 188,384 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 178,938 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 178,921 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 168,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 158,806 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 158,779 miles

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 149,919 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 149,899 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 131,120 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 131,116 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 121,486 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 121,483 miles

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 110,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 99,502 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 99,502 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,625 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 91,625 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 83,187 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 83,187 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 75,597 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 75,597 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front & rear number plates damaged

nearside front swivel leaking

Pass 1 Jul 2010 68,487 miles

front & rear number plates damaged

nearside front swivel leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2009 60,387 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 60,387 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 53,210 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,092 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 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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