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FD03RWX
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FD03RWX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
10 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 143,731 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Swivel seal weeping.
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked. (0.1 (b))
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
31 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 143,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked. (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Swivel seal weeping.
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,659 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle swivel seal weeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip to screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
14 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,589 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,991 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- under body dirty cannot inspect some areas
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
12 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 135,795 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 135,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,647 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,639 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 123,745 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021 5 Jun 202611 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 118,537 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2019 5 Jun 202617 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 113,644 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018 5 Jun 202622 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,812 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017 5 Jun 202616 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,512 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 5 Jun 202611 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,356 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 5 Jun 202616 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,457 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2014 5 Jun 202616 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,070 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,254 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
20 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,937 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2011 5 Jun 202613 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,877 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2010 5 Jun 202615 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,069 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,960 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2008 5 Jun 202617 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 35,955 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) Dangerous
21 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,592 MI
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FD03RWX was registered on 2003-07-30
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