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GBHX03CFN

LAND ROVER DEFENDER

2003 · GREEN · DIESEL · 205,746 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2027-05-29● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Poor condition32 MOT tests · 20 passed

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
  • ADVISORYCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
  • MINORNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MINOROffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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
  • PRSNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  • FAILNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • FAILNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • FAILNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • FAILOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  • ADVISORYSteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  • FAILOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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
  • PRSNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
LAND ROVER
Model
DEFENDER
Colour
GREEN
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,495 cc
Year
2003
First registered
2003-07
Tax due
2026-05-17
MOT expiry
2027-05-29
Recorded mileage
205,746 mi

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