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LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2003 · GREEN · DIESEL · 174,388 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-08-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-10-06● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 29 tests · 21 passed · 8 failed

PASS29 September 2026
174,388 mi
FAIL28 September 2026
174,385 mi
  • MAJORRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MAJORNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MAJORCentral Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside 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))
  • MAJOROil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASS3 October 2025
171,219 mi
PASS7 October 2024
166,996 mi
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
FAIL7 October 2024
166,996 mi
PASS2 August 2023
163,193 mi
FAIL2 August 2023
163,193 mi
  • MAJOROffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJORFuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJORExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MAJOREmissions unable to be completed fuel leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASS6 August 2022
158,868 mi
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderbody corroded but not excessive
FAIL5 August 2022
158,868 mi
  • MAJORWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MAJORNearside 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))
  • MAJOROffside 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))
  • ADVISORYunderbody corroded but not excessive
PASS29 July 2021
154,101 mi
FAIL23 July 2021
154,101 mi
PASS10 August 2020
149,137 mi
  • ADVISORYDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderside has corrosion (treated in places)
FAIL10 August 2020
149,131 mi
  • MAJOROffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYSuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderside has corrosion (treated in places)
PASS22 July 2019
145,303 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunder body has some corrosion
  • ADVISORYBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASS2 August 2018
140,429 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYunderside of vehicle heavily sprayed with oil
PASS24 July 2017
134,895 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
PASS11 February 2016
126,819 mi
PASS12 February 2015
120,993 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS15 August 2013
112,952 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYCentre Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
PASS10 August 2012
107,747 mi
  • ADVISORYBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASS4 August 2011
102,127 mi
PASS17 July 2010
96,749 mi
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
PASS7 August 2009
86,471 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  • ADVISORYFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDbonnet catch broken
FAIL3 August 2009
86,471 mi
  • FAILFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
  • FAILFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  • FAILRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  • FAILOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • FAILNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  • ADVISORYFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • USER ENTEREDbonnet catch broken
PASS15 July 2008
71,166 mi
  • USER ENTEREDns mirror cracked
  • USER ENTEREDbrake pipes greased
PASS27 July 2007
61,225 mi
PASS28 July 2006
28,249 mi
PASS16 March 2006
46,310 mi
  • USER ENTEREDfront number plate cracked
  • USER ENTEREDsteering damper mounting bushes worn
FAIL16 March 2006
46,310 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  • PRSRegistration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
  • PRSNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • PRSOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • USER ENTEREDfront number plate cracked
  • USER ENTEREDsteering damper mounting bushes worn

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,495 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-03
Tax due
2027-08-01
MOT expiry
2027-10-06
Recorded mileage
174,388 mi

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