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CX03 RKU

2003 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,625 mi
Last recorded91,625 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Defender86,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 91,625 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine covers fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering damper bushes slightly worn.

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

Offside Rear Upper Slight play in shock absorber bushes.

Power steering belt worn.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 91,625 miles

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Either side of flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Either side of flexible. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine covers fitted.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering damper bushes slightly worn.

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

Offside Rear Upper Slight play in shock absorber bushes.

Power steering belt worn.

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,884 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 78,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 69,665 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 69,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 64,070 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 56,714 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,714 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,246 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 43,348 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,348 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,414 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,112 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,424 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 RKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

CX03 RKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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