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2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration AF53WVD
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 24 Oct 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,171 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 58,419 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion evident
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 57,248 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2024 15 Jun 20266 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 57,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
16 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 56,104 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 54,613 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front brake slightly sticky
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 54,613 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- Offside Front brake slightly sticky
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 51,157 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 51,157 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,727 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2016 15 Jun 202630 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,727 MI
15 Jun 202624 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 45,023 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2015 15 Jun 202624 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 45,023 MI
15 Jun 20264 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,680 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014 15 Jun 20264 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,680 MI
15 Jun 202626 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,788 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2013 15 Jun 202626 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
28 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,129 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2012 15 Jun 202629 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 38,649 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,719 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2010 15 Jun 202624 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,195 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2009 15 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 27,294 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2008 15 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 27,294 MI
15 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,192 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2007 15 Jun 20264 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 22,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
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AF53WVD was registered on 2003-10-10
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