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FD53PFK
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration FD53PFK
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
18
Passes
10
Failures
64.29%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
12 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 78,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember either side and above towbar mount plate (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead at upper door hinge (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion / pitting - N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Fluid leak, but not excessive Both front swivel seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear bump stops missing
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Window inoperative
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 74,533 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2025 5 Jun 202627 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 74,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
28 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 68,278 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
28 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 62,446 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2023 5 Jun 202620 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 62,414 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear wishbone which supports the rear diff. (ball joint gaiter split). ()
- Nearside Front passenger front door intermittently doesnt latch over
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,885 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022 5 Jun 20263 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 56,850 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
27 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 56,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember to body mount strut (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Body mounting fixings missing quarter panel support (6.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Body mounting fixings missing quarter panel support (6.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
22 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,399 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
11 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 56,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis where it meets rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded too hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis rails and cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
3 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,047 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
13 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,223 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,223 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,890 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
8 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 53,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front auxillary spot lamp lens broken leaving sharp edge, borderline refuse to test Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
7 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,827 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,172 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015 5 Jun 20263 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,354 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 5 Jun 202623 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,280 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2013 5 Jun 202622 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 42,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
17 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,755 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012 5 Jun 202630 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,699 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2011 5 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 35,354 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2010 5 Jun 202619 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 35,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
6 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,906 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 5 Jun 20266 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,906 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
19 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,277 MI
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FD53PFK was registered on 2003-12-15
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