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CX03 RHZ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

189,809 mi
Last recorded189,809 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 RHZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 189,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 180,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 180,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 170,322 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 159,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 148,283 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 136,723 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,261 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 112,920 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 102,610 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,596 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 91,596 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,886 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,886 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 74,370 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 74,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 67,927 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 67,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,965 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 51,968 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 43,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 35,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 28,769 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 RHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

CX03 RHZ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is CX03 RHZ safe to buy?

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