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93,860 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak but not excessive
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary non compliant fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner section on chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (2.7.4)
Earth strap from body to chassis not secured
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber rubber bushes have slight excess play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Earth strap from body to chassis not secured
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber rubber bushes have slight excess play
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Both front C.V housings weeping grease.
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket poor.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both front C.V housings weeping grease.
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre exhaust mounting bracket poor.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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CV03 XVC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 XVC, 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 XVC is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 2003.
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