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FH52CFV
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FH52CFV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
1 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,228 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2026 5 Jun 202625 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,070 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2021 5 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,190 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
14 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,769 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015 5 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,769 MI
5 Jun 202617 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,427 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 81,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Dangerous
- Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,697 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
1 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,473 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
27 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
16 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,911 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
13 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,445 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,359 MI
5 Jun 202620 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,359 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2009 5 Jun 202613 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,479 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008 5 Jun 202617 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 13,799 MI
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FH52CFV was registered on 2003-01-17
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