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CK52 OHL

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

53,360 mi
Last recorded53,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 OHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,360 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 49,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 47,077 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 44,715 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 42,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 40,314 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 37,980 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 36,287 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 35,967 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe on top of chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

cracks in both rear tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,377 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jan 2017 32,373 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,989 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 31,989 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 31,099 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 31,099 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,770 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 28,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 28,387 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 26,907 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four tyres cracking

Fail 18 Jan 2012 26,907 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

all four tyres cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,569 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 25,547 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise off side rear brake disc very rusty

Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,605 miles

slight inbalance on off side rear brake

slight oil leak on power stering

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 19,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 49,458 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 19,442 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 16,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 16,535 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 13,443 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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CK52 OHL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 CK52 OHL, 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 CK52 OHL registered?

CK52 OHL is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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