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CX03 EBD

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

197,255 mi
Last recorded197,255 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 EBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 197,255 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 192,766 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front steering damper bush slight play

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 187,681 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged receiver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

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

drivers seat damaged

Fail 27 Apr 2022 187,681 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged receiver (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

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

drivers seat damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2021 185,006 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front seat damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 179,123 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 172,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear spare wheel now below legal limit

Fail 13 Mar 2019 172,815 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

spare wheel fitted to nearside rear spare wheel now below legal limit

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm swapped for spare spare tyre now below limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 163,068 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 163,068 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 152,532 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 152,532 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,942 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 141,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 133,613 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 124,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,730 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 113,735 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 113,735 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 105,469 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 97,283 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 97,283 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 86,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,262 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 76,262 miles

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,430 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 47,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,035 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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CX03 EBD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CX03 EBD, 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 CX03 EBD registered?

CX03 EBD is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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