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CV03 XVC

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,860 mi
Last recorded93,860 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 93,860 miles

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))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 93,860 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 93,463 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 92,297 miles

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))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 92,291 miles

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))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 90,577 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 90,576 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 85,159 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 77,815 miles

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))

Pass 31 May 2019 72,200 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 72,194 miles

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))

Pass 1 May 2018 69,333 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 68,679 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2016 67,544 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2016 67,544 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2015 65,460 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 65,428 miles

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)

Pass 12 May 2014 60,502 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,074 miles

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)

Fail 21 May 2013 55,071 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2012 49,300 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 44,221 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 44,215 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 39,451 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 35,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,832 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 24,621 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,987 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 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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