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FD53PFV
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FD53PFV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
21
Passes
3
Failures
87.5%
Pass Rate
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45 Total Defects Recorded
20 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 272,256 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 269,266 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 269,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 267,679 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (g) (i))
1 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 264,273 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023 5 Jun 202624 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 254,273 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2022 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 243,569 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 232,266 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 220,005 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 205,783 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 5 Jun 20261 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 193,650 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 181,473 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2016 5 Jun 202626 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 167,557 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 5 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 152,311 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,709 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 5 Jun 202630 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,174 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,452 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
6 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 105,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,201 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2011 5 Jun 20261 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,068 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010 5 Jun 202630 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 84,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
12 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,890 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,646 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
18 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,857 MI
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FD53PFV was registered on 2003-12-29
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