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CW03 LXD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,916 mi
Last recorded55,916 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 LXD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,916 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,792 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 47,440 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 47,226 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 387,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,739 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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CW03 LXD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CW03 LXD, 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

How do I check the history of CW03 LXD?

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What year was CW03 LXD registered?

CW03 LXD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 2003.

Is CW03 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW03 LXD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CW03 LXD have outstanding finance?

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