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CW53 EBF

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,797 mi
Last recorded56,797 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 EBF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 56,797 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2025 56,138 miles

Front offside and nearside swivel ball housings weeping grease

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 14 May 2024 55,553 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front offside and nearside swivel ball housings weeping grease

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

Steering box has slight seepage

Pass 3 May 2023 54,902 miles

Nearside Front Swivel ball housing weeping grease

Offside Front Swivel ball housing weeping grease

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Various oil leaks on underside of the Engine/gearbox

Pass 20 May 2022 54,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2021 53,988 miles

Multiple small oil leaks

Pass 26 May 2020 53,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 51,391 miles

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 11 Sep 2018 47,801 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,121 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 13 Sep 2016 39,612 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 35,601 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 30,578 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 30,555 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 27,140 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,140 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,436 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 17,120 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 11,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 11,715 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,484 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 7,098 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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CW53 EBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CW53 EBF, 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 CW53 EBF registered?

CW53 EBF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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