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CW03 LVX

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,531 mi
Last recorded55,531 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LVX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 55,531 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 55,511 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,493 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 554,267 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 35,085 miles

corrosion offside rear brake disc

Fail 7 Nov 2009 50,663 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight lift in cross shaft joints

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 7 Nov 2009 50,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight lift in cross shaft joints

slight play in rear propshaft universal joint

Pass 10 Nov 2008 44,060 miles

Slight play in rubber bush in steering rod damper o/s end.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 35,994 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 35,994 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 29,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,369 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 29,226 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 29,226 miles

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

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

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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CW03 LVX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 CW03 LVX, 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 CW03 LVX registered?

CW03 LVX is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is CW03 LVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 LVX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW03 LVX have outstanding finance?

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