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CK03 WFL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

73,824 mi
Last recorded73,824 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 WFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 73,818 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,752 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 73,743 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,697 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,631 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 73,456 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly distorted (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 72,781 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undersealed front to rear

Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,316 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 702,888 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 702,888 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 66,275 miles

both front drive shaft cv joints slight leak

Pass 21 Jul 2012 62,818 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,115 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,711 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 493,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 453,676 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 41,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,987 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 37,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

slight handbrake travel

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 WFL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 WFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK03 WFL registered?

CK03 WFL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is CK03 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK03 WFL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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