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CV03 UOH

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,924 mi
Last recorded46,924 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 46,924 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 46,924 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing fuel cap was not fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 42,460 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 121,612 miles

Front shock bushes worn

n/s wiper poor

oil leak from o/s/f hub

Fail 30 Aug 2022 121,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Hub Oil seal minor leak

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 120,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 119,179 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 114,046 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 113,927 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 104,240 miles

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

sidesteps badly corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2014 104,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

sidesteps badly corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2014 96,221 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2013 96,221 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 79,980 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,355 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2008 42,907 miles

Rear no. plate deteriorating

Slight wear in drop arm balljoint

Pass 10 May 2007 37,367 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 29,930 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 UOH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH registered?

CV03 UOH is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is CV03 UOH safe to buy?

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