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2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration FD03RXF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 28 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 207,021 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 206,690 MI
Expiry date: 28 May 2026 5 Jun 202615 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 206,576 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 197,797 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2024 5 Jun 202631 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 189,402 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2023 5 Jun 202630 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 189,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight oil leak front engine/ gearbox
- slight oil leak from front and rear differentials
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 182,962 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
15 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 182,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear bump stop loose.
- Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
16 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,943 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2021 5 Jun 20267 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 178,577 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2020 5 Jun 202615 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 177,477 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion body outrigger corroded (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged moved from axle case (2.2.D.2b)
- Front propshaft frontmost U/J slightly worn
3 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 168,605 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2018 5 Jun 20263 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 168,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,961 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- Centre brake drum contaminated by oil hand brake (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 135,710 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2016 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,211 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2015 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 121,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,399 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
15 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,329 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2013 5 Jun 20262 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,537 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
5 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 72,079 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202629 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,719 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2009 5 Jun 202624 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 68,716 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
5 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,165 MI
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FD03RXF was registered on 2003-06-30
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