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CK03 WEH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 WEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 89,827 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 88,275 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 85,309 miles

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Steering box leaking oil

Pass 22 Feb 2022 84,236 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 81,772 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,941 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 79,870 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 78,531 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 77,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 75,651 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,449 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,234 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 70,844 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,163 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 65,754 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 55,962 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 55,962 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 46,508 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 36,507 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,577 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 WEH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEH, 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 CK03 WEH registered?

CK03 WEH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is CK03 WEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 WEH shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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