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CV03 FUJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,143 mi
Last recorded137,143 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 137,143 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 131,931 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 128,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 120,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 11,290 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 98,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 95,508 miles

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 95,504 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,925 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,535 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 4 Nov 2010 82,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 13 Nov 2009 68,522 miles

signs of oil leak at steering box

Fail 11 Nov 2009 68,522 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

signs of oil leak at steering box

Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,302 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 57,300 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 54,094 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,161 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 35,078 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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CV03 FUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CV03 FUJ, 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 CV03 FUJ registered?

CV03 FUJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CV03 FUJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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