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CX03 RJV

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

138,859 mi
Last recorded138,859 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 RJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2024 138,859 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated oil leak (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front radius arms to outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank support guard corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2023 136,843 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough column (2.1.1 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank guard corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 132,912 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel tank guard corroded

slight stiffness in steering

Fail 15 Jan 2021 132,912 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

fuel tank guard corroded

slight stiffness in steering

Pass 13 Apr 2019 130,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 127,206 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,119 miles

rear prop universal joint with play

Fail 12 Feb 2016 116,119 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear prop universal joint with play

Pass 10 Feb 2015 110,072 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 103,684 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 103,684 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 96,438 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 96,413 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,338 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 89,024 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 83,048 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drag link o/s dust cover not secuerd

Fail 9 Feb 2011 82,928 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drag link o/s dust cover not secuerd

Pass 17 Feb 2010 75,749 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,288 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 68,288 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,493 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 59,290 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 13 Mar 2007 52,788 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 39,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RJV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJV, 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 RJV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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