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GF53JXT
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration GF53JXT
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 02 Jun 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 61,554 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis corroded including associated brake, steering and suspension components but not seriously weakened at this time (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage across front cross member (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
3 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 60,936 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pump across front cross member (2.1.5 (a))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis corroded including associated brake, steering and suspension components but not seriously weakened at this time (6.1.1 (c) (i))
2 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 60,930 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from power steering pump across front cross member (2.1.5 (a))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis corroded including associated brake, steering and suspension components but not seriously weakened at this time (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
17 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 60,562 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- chassis advance corrosion
- Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 60,510 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- chassis advance corrosion
22 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,354 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering, suspension and braking components corroded but not considered weakened at this time
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COMPLETE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
21 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 59,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering, suspension and braking components corroded but not considered weakened at this time
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced COMPLETE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 59,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead / floor (2.1.2 (e) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front bulkhead / floor advance corrosion not within prescribed area
- Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seal leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn seals leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 58,099 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2022 26 Jun 202629 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 58,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,110 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021 26 Jun 202630 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front swivel pins and bearings worn
- Front offside and nearside swivel seals leaking
- Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
10 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 56,298 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2020 26 Jun 202621 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,933 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,960 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- Oil leak
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 52,188 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,929 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
29 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 48,054 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,654 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 26 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 45,181 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 26 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,338 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
11 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 37,809 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
26 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,500 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 26 Jun 202623 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 34,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
21 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,507 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 30,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,033 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202622 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 25,030 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
27 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,459 MI
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GF53JXT was registered on 2003-10-31
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