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FN03ECE
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration FN03ECE
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 31 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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57 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,481 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust rubbers perished
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,391 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Exhaust rubbers perished
15 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,419 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- gearbox oil seepage
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 97,091 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2024 5 Jun 202623 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 97,090 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer joint rear of the front wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 93,301 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,808 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals damp/weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
14 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 87,807 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive both front hub seals damp/weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,620 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 68,389 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 63,209 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,521 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2016 5 Jun 20267 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 57,521 MI
5 Jun 202620 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,725 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2015 5 Jun 202631 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,767 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
28 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 40,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,503 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
12 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,627 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
14 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,916 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202618 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 19,305 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
22 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 10,850 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jan 2010 5 Jun 20263 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,192 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2008 5 Jun 202628 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 6,159 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
31 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,599 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2007 5 Jun 202631 Mar 2006
Fail
Mileage: 28,599 MI
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FN03ECE was registered on 2003-03-01
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