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Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door check strap (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor not fully secure drivers footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear driveshaft seal leaking
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch damaged,sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear driveshaft seal leaking
Front both tractor seals leaking
Nearside Front Lower Floor not fully secure very rusted condition (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged jams when to operate it (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle pinion very worn
Rear both bump stops missing
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
Nearside Front tractor seal has slight weep off grease
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view borderline pass (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front wing has slight damage
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear axle pinion very worn
Rear both bump stops missing
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both doors very rusted condition
Nearside Front tractor seal leaking
Offside Front bump stop missing
Rear axle pinion very worn
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general bodywork damaged but ok
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both doors very rusted condition
Nearside Front tractor seal leaking
Offside Front bump stop missing
Rear axle pinion very worn
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced very poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust very rusted
general bodywork damaged but ok
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front tractor seal leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front door very rusted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle pinion very worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tractor seal leaking
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front door very rusted
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle pinion very worn
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front door very rusted
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both half shafts has a lot of movement within the rear axle
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poor at the rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner leg and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Steering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected connected to front axle bar (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork connect to front axle rod , casing front axle to move (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached loose slightly and lock nut not secure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front door very rusted
Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both half shafts has a lot of movement within the rear axle
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced poor at the rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body above chassis member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive adjacent to seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wiper will not stop on screen
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak very bad
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating side (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear Fuel system component leaking of engine (7.2.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wiper will not stop on screen
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak very bad
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
very bad oil leak
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect cracked and water in it (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
very bad oil leak
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Slight damage to rear
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Slight damage to rear
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Oil leak from steering box
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Oil leak from steering box
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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CV03 UNP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.
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 UNP, 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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CV03 UNP is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 April 2003.
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