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CV03 XUZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,461 mi
Last recorded77,461 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 77,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,440 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,366 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,307 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,135 miles

Brake pipes corroded front to rear

General corrosion throughout underside

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,897 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,628 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,452 miles

Front discs corroded

Rear discs corroded

Slight play NSF wheel bearing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 76,174 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 75,414 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 74,787 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 74,787 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 65,653 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 47,185 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,185 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 38,309 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 29,697 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 XUZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XUZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV03 XUZ registered?

CV03 XUZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is CV03 XUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV03 XUZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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