MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,375 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
both front wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
both front wiper blades deteriorated
slight engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nail in offside front tyre
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside front tyre has started to crack on inside wall
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CV03 XUC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?
CV03 XUC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 2003.
Is CV03 XUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for CV03 XUC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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