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CX03 RGU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,746 mi
Last recorded115,746 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 RGU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,746 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 114,541 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 114,541 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 112,983 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 112,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 112,090 miles

Front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread inner edge

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 109,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

coolant leak

Pass 30 Sep 2020 103,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 98,402 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2019 98,400 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,053 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,053 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 87,496 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,441 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 83,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,446 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,095 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 6 Mar 2013 69,619 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 65,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 21 Mar 2011 60,987 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 60,987 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 54,305 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,441 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 41,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 24,203 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 RGU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX03 RGU?

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What year was CX03 RGU registered?

CX03 RGU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is CX03 RGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX03 RGU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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