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CV03 FUW

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV03 FUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 104,541 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 104,214 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle insecure such that functionality is affected axle ball joint (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 22 Jan 2025 100,029 miles

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 96,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 93,144 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 89,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 86,745 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,278 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 78,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 74,103 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 74,103 miles

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 70,039 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 65,528 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 57,190 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 57,130 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

n/s step loose

nail holding n/s rear brake pads in

Pass 13 Jul 2012 49,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 37,974 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 32,441 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 27,563 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 24,618 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 20,310 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,227 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 FUW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV03 FUW, 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 FUW registered?

CV03 FUW is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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