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FD53PFE
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FD53PFE
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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109 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 167,747 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2026 5 Jun 202612 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 164,482 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2025 5 Jun 202613 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 161,888 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 161,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body fixing mount corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Fuel system component leaking Rear of Engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 159,705 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower centre of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Park break has little reserve travel
27 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 159,705 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower centre of chassis on both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Park break has little reserve travel
9 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 159,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users exhaust emits thick black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Front Fuel system component leaking diesel leak [engine area] (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle swivel joint has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security passenger side central body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear axle upper arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced drivers side chassis corroded [center] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drivers side central body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger side chassis corroded [center] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,345 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear axle [half shaft seal] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
18 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,345 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted passenger front wheel fouling inner arch,full left lock (2.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel filler cap (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near B pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak from rear axle [half shaft seal] (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,892 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,572 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 14,623 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,600 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Prop shaft likely to become detached rear u/j (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted to front of vehicle (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 137,641 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 132,338 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017 5 Jun 202627 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,999 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016 5 Jun 202613 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 126,670 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015 5 Jun 20263 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
2 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 126,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,613 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012 5 Jun 202621 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 110,829 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 110,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,681 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 5 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,280 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 5 Jun 202618 Sep 2008
Fail
Mileage: 83,280 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,594 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2009Reason(s) for failure
- Propshaft component defective Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 73,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Propshaft component defective Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 61,438 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2008 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 61,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,075 MI
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FD53PFE was registered on 2003-12-29
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