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GBHX03CFN

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2003 · GREEN · DIESEL · 205,746 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-06-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-29● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 32 tests · 20 passed · 12 failed

PASS19 May 2026
205,746 mi
PASS30 May 2025
200,598 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAIL29 May 2025
200,594 mi
  • MAJORCentral Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • MAJORNearside 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 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))
  • ADVISORYFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • MAJORBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear to front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • ADVISORYOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASS30 May 2024
196,853 mi
PASS26 May 2023
192,055 mi
FAIL24 May 2023
192,050 mi
  • MAJORHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  • MAJORRear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "a" frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJORExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASS20 May 2022
187,689 mi
  • ADVISORYSteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
FAIL19 May 2022
187,685 mi
  • ADVISORYSteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MAJOROffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASS13 May 2021
181,188 mi
  • MINORSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
FAIL13 May 2021
181,184 mi
  • MAJOROffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MINORSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front swivel hub seal leaking excessively
PASS22 May 2019
167,220 mi
  • MINORSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front swivel housing leakingoil
  • ADVISORYOffside Front swivel housing lealking oil
PASS16 May 2018
158,329 mi
  • ADVISORYSteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL15 May 2018
158,325 mi
PASS6 June 2017
145,352 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front steering damper bush worn
FAIL25 May 2017
145,348 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front steering damper bush worn
  • FAILOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • FAILOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
  • FAILNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
PASS12 May 2016
137,765 mi
FAIL12 May 2016
137,760 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • FAILOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • FAILNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
PASS4 June 2015
129,598 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
FAIL1 June 2015
129,584 mi
  • FAILNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  • FAILNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
  • FAILNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  • FAILOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • FAILNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • FAILOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
PASS27 May 2014
118,905 mi
PASS23 May 2013
108,066 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
PASS29 May 2012
98,515 mi
FAIL10 May 2011
87,613 mi
  • PRSNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • PRSOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • PRSCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASS10 May 2011
87,613 mi
PASS21 May 2010
73,641 mi
FAIL21 May 2010
73,641 mi
  • FAILVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
PASS19 May 2009
62,465 mi
FAIL18 May 2009
62,462 mi
PASS17 May 2008
55,906 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  • USER ENTEREDo/s/r tyre has cuts in sidewall not deep enough to go to cords
PASS12 May 2007
44,154 mi
PASS20 May 2006
32,393 mi
FAIL20 May 2006
32,393 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,495 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-07
Tax due
2027-06-01
MOT expiry
2027-05-29
Recorded mileage
205,746 mi

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