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CV52 PCF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,871 mi
Last recorded78,871 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 PCF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 78,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 77,845 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 77,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Reg light not illuminating rear number plate

Fail 27 Feb 2025 77,834 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassi beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Chassis heavily undersealed

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under foot step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse light lense smashed

Pass 23 Feb 2024 76,859 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 74,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2022 73,667 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 72,140 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,908 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 68,958 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 66,388 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 66,388 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 63,968 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 63,968 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,189 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,264 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,126 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 53,610 miles

n/s/f hub seal has slight leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 50,422 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,138 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 43,352 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 38,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,586 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,034 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,991 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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CV52 PCF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 CV52 PCF, 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 CV52 PCF registered?

CV52 PCF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is CV52 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV52 PCF shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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