MOT Status
ValidMileage
216,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
underseal covering all chassis, steering, suspension and brake components unable to inspect fully
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underseal covering chassis, steering, suspension and brake components, unable to inspect fully
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CX03 EPA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 CX03 EPA, 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 EPA registered?
CX03 EPA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2003.
Is CX03 EPA safe to buy?
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