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CU53CLO
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration CU53CLO
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 13 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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37 Total Defects Recorded
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 93,359 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2026 17 Jun 202621 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 93,358 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 91,820 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
13 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 91,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
18 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,356 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2024 17 Jun 202616 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 89,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
12 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,039 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2023 17 Jun 202628 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,518 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2022 17 Jun 202615 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 85,516 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,765 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2021 17 Jun 202610 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,720 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2020 17 Jun 202628 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,101 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2019 17 Jun 20264 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,823 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2018 17 Jun 202610 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,942 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2017 17 Jun 202625 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,846 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2016 17 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,094 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 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.B.7)
20 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,662 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
16 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,503 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2013 17 Jun 202630 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,506 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
19 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,250 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2011 17 Jun 202614 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,870 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2010 17 Jun 202628 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 40,023 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2009 17 Jun 202626 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 39,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
29 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,761 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2008 17 Jun 20266 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,278 MI
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CU53CLO was registered on 2003-09-01
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