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CK03 WEJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

99,789 mi
Last recorded99,789 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 99,789 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 99,315 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 99,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2024 98,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 98,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 97,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover is badly deteriorating

Fail 17 May 2023 97,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover is badly deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2022 95,434 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 95,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 92,923 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 92,923 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 90,466 miles

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 May 2020 90,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 9 May 2019 87,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 87,416 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 84,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 80,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 77,295 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 73,465 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 68,650 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 63,978 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,377 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,377 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 26,650 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 263,346 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 22,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 175,273 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 13,384 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 WEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WEJ, 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 WEJ registered?

CK03 WEJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is CK03 WEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 WEJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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