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CX03 RKJ

2003 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

71,559 mi
Last recorded71,559 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 71,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front chassis mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front chassis mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2026 71,558 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front chassis mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front chassis mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 70,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2025 70,603 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 69,684 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres perishing in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,928 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre's Perishing in base of tread, BFGoodridge LT 225/75/16 110/107Q Mud (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 68,928 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre's Perishing in base of tread, BFGoodridge LT 225/75/16 110/107Q Mud (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,841 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 67,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 66,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front tie rod bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 65,411 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 65,401 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,182 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 63,122 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' Frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,192 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 61,192 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 59,214 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 59,214 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,175 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,175 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 55,168 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 53,232 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 53,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,900 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,386 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 45,048 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 45,048 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 38,305 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,738 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 33,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,379 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 22,392 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,110 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 RKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 RKJ, 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 RKJ registered?

CX03 RKJ is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CX03 RKJ shows 34 tests with a 61.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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