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CF53CLO
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration CF53CLO
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 08 Jan 2027
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
18
Passes
6
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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60 Total Defects Recorded
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 190,042 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- slight engine oil leak
- both front swivel housings slightly leaking grease
- corrosion to underside of vehicle
- Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 189,389 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- front swivel housings slightly leaking grease
- slight engine oil leak
- Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
2 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,455 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- offside rear side light lens cracked
- corrosion to underside of vehicle
- both front swivel housings leaking grease
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 187,024 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
28 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 187,024 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 185,372 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed near to tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed near to tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
12 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,796 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2021 17 Jun 202612 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 181,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake front to back along chassis (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 179,578 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019 17 Jun 20265 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,871 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 167,462 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
21 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 167,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 159,256 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,257 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
16 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,475 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
16 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,475 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
14 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,115 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,115 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
26 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,022 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012 17 Jun 202628 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 105,668 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 105,668 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 82,045 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
27 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 62,143 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2008 17 Jun 20264 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,658 MI
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CF53CLO was registered on 2003-11-30
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