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CU53 FHG

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

108,395 mi
Last recorded108,395 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FHG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 108,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 108,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 105,217 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 105,214 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,912 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 101,826 miles

Both front tyres stepping on inner edge

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle, corroded, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering damper bush is worn

Fail 6 Mar 2019 101,816 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded also brake union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working near and offside (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres stepping on inner edge

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle, corroded, on near and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering damper bush is worn

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,768 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper bush on offside has wear

Fail 27 Feb 2018 99,762 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm, joint also has play (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front hub oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint ()

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced near and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded near and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Steering damper bush on offside has wear

Pass 22 Feb 2017 94,417 miles

Steering damper bush, on offside, has wear

Both wipers torn at edge

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration lamp slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Feb 2017 94,417 miles

Both wipers torn at edge

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration lamp slightly deteriorated

Steering damper bush, on offside, has wear

Pass 1 Mar 2016 88,362 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 88,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded union from steel pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 84,489 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 84,472 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 79,256 miles

rear brake pipe union slightly corroded (into rear flexy)

rear prop shaft universal joint slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2014 79,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake pipr union slightly corroded (into rer flexy)

rear prop shaft universal joint slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2013 74,333 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 74,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,271 miles

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

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

steering damper bush slight play

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,294 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,036 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)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 48,036 miles

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

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

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 19 Feb 2008 40,562 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,970 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 33,970 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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CU53 FHG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 CU53 FHG, 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 CU53 FHG registered?

CU53 FHG is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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