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GD03CYL
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration GD03CYL
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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151 Total Defects Recorded
25 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 121,818 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2027 24 Jun 202623 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,873 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
19 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,268 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- coolant expansion tank empty
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished and age dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
15 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 115,268 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Steering arm deformed steering damper bush (2.1.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- coolant expansion tank empty
- Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre badly perished and age dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
24 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,702 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
3 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Steering arm deformed steering damper bush very worn (2.1.3 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight play
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
5 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,944 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- steering damping bush worn
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing and have various cuts but none expose cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,984 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- steering damper bush excessively worn
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
17 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 104,984 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- steering damper bush excessively worn
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit middle tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
10 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 101,544 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,982 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
3 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,576 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2019 24 Jun 202620 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
15 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,753 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense cracked (1.7.5a)
14 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 90,753 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lense cracked (1.7.5a)
15 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,162 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
14 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,162 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade (8.2.2)
- 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 800,214 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 800,214 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,923 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
18 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
17 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 69,963 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
17 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 69,963 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
14 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,883 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,267 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
15 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,267 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
18 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,553 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2010 24 Jun 202618 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 50,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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)
19 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,083 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
6 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,092 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
6 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 23,983 MI
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GD03CYL was registered on 2003-07-09
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