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GL53AJV
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration GL53AJV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 10 Feb 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
20
Passes
7
Failures
74.07%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
11 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 150,736 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2027 21 Jun 20264 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 150,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
13 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,169 MI
Expiry date: 12 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
8 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 141,122 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
6 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 141,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
19 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 137,163 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 137,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
4 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 133,931 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022 21 Jun 20264 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 133,931 MI
21 Jun 20265 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,410 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021 21 Jun 20267 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,440 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,062 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
2 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,347 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- Coolant leak ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,768 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2017 21 Jun 202614 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,699 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion on underside of vehicle
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,047 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2015 21 Jun 202616 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,700 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2014 21 Jun 20269 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
3 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,249 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2013 21 Jun 202627 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 83,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
2 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,174 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2012 21 Jun 202624 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
2 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 66,828 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2011 21 Jun 20264 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 58,770 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
29 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,334 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009 21 Jun 202630 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,443 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 21 Jun 202628 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 35,981 MI
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GL53AJV was registered on 2003-11-26
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