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GF53UCD
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration GF53UCD
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 30 Sep 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
20
Passes
4
Failures
83.33%
Pass Rate
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31 Total Defects Recorded
1 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 227,263 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 221,023 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2025 5 Jun 202626 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 221,022 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear pipe near flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Insecure in tube (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 216,748 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2024 5 Jun 20265 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 211,042 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 205,668 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2022 5 Jun 202617 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 200,701 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2021 5 Jun 202614 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 195,333 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside of vehicle front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
11 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 195,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt immediate drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside of vehicle front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,856 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt immediate drop arm and nearside track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,549 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- Rear brake discs pitted.
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
31 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 175,396 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (3.5.1g)
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 164,001 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2016 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 162,893 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 162,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
28 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 160,802 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 5 Jun 202612 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 147,231 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2013 5 Jun 20262 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 131,313 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2012 5 Jun 202618 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 116,763 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 99,626 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 5 Jun 20264 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 81,654 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 81,654 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,310 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 5 Jun 202610 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,810 MI
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GF53UCD was registered on 2003-11-28
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