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CW03 XFN

2003 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 XFN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 99,059 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 96,724 miles

Nearside Front seat belt clips covers missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2024 96,709 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front seat belt clips covers missing

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 94,143 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Slight leak from both front hub seals

Pass 15 Dec 2022 93,265 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 93,248 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn pin/bearing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,833 miles

Both front swivel seals leaking

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 91,966 miles

Nearside Front HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,119 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,724 miles

All four valve stems in poor condition

Nearside Front Slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2017 79,233 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel has slight leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 72,617 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 72,617 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,945 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 63,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2013 62,677 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 62,675 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 59,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 57,700 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 57,679 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 54,223 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 50,717 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 48,246 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 46,357 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 43,435 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 41,259 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 XFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 XFN, 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 CW03 XFN registered?

CW03 XFN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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