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CV52 FKO

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

131,933 mi
Last recorded131,933 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 FKO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 131,933 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 121,477 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 120,488 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 119,660 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded but not excessively, or weakened

Fail 26 Apr 2019 119,660 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded but not excessively, or weakened

Stop lamp(s) all not working fuse popped (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 118,504 miles

light corrosion to rear chassis rails and coil spring mountings,but not excessively weakened

Fail 13 Oct 2017 118,485 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing Refit to front bumper... (6.3.1a)

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

Both rear brakes pulling relatively low effort - 100 O/S & 91 N/S...Should be around 200 - 250

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S & O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Wiper blade split

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn Rear diff UJ - one bearing dry/worn ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 116,912 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S & N/S (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak rear axle

Oil seepage from both front hub seals

Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,856 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 110,840 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 107,495 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under vehicle & on components

front wipers light smear .nearside front wiper split

oil deposits on rear diff

Fail 3 Sep 2014 107,495 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion under vehicle & on components

front wipers light smear .nearside front wiper split

oil deposits on rear diff

Pass 2 Sep 2013 103,270 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,617 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 95,609 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 88,996 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 80,342 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 73,762 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 74,748 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 67,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,288 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 54,656 miles

offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 1 Feb 2006 42,830 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 42,830 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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CV52 FKO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CV52 FKO, 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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CV52 FKO is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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