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CX03 EPA

2003 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

216,478 mi
Last recorded216,478 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 EPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 216,478 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 214,682 miles

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))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 214,569 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 212,122 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 212,122 miles

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))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 208,058 miles

underseal covering all chassis, steering, suspension and brake components unable to inspect fully

Pass 31 Aug 2021 203,641 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 199,750 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 189,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 175,152 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 160,850 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 160,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 142,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,525 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 114,485 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,443 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 91,359 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 78,457 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 66,469 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,427 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,297 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 39,603 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 35,656 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,656 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 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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CX03 EPA is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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