MOT Status
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134,921 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage slight oil leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis outer (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis inner and outer (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering box has seepage slight oil leak (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter drain (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CV03 FVJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 CV03 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?
CV03 FVJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is CV03 FVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for CV03 FVJ shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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