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CX03 RGV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

218,435 mi
Last recorded218,435 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 RGV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 218,435 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 215,150 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 212,601 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 209,414 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 206,179 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 204,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

slight damage windscreen stone chip

Fail 30 Mar 2020 204,380 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 199,470 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 199,470 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 196,815 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 178,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 164,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 150,339 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 131,406 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,336 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 82,146 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 82,146 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear disc pitted and slightly warnout

both sides rear brakes binding

o/s/f brakes binding

Pass 25 Mar 2010 677,934 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 59,508 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 59,519 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 53,204 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 53,204 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,734 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 38,578 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 38,578 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 RGV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RGV, 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 RGV registered?

CX03 RGV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 RGV shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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