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CU03FTJ
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration CU03FTJ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 13 Mar 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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69 Total Defects Recorded
14 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 130,390 MI
Expiry date: 13 Mar 2027 15 Jun 20261 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 128,998 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2026 15 Jun 202620 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,487 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2025 15 Jun 20264 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 124,646 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024 15 Jun 202628 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 121,913 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
29 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,899 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,273 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- ALL brake pipes are covered in thick underseal, not allowing full inspection of components
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded above chassis to hose (3.6.B.2c)
24 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- All brake pipes covered in thick underseal, not allowing full inspection of condition
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
11 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,867 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake pipes & chassis covered in thick underseal
9 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 113,511 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Slightly pulls to the left when braking
10 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,363 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,096 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 15 Jun 202611 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
7 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,247 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2013 15 Jun 20267 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
18 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,430 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
17 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,430 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
12 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 87,556 MI
Expiry date: 11 Nov 2011 15 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 87,556 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,617 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2010 15 Jun 20268 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,617 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,990 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2009 15 Jun 202627 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 72,990 MI
15 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,380 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2008 15 Jun 202615 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 66,380 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 58,317 MI
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CU03FTJ was registered on 2003-03-29
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