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2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
General Information
- Registration HT52OBF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 28 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,779 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
25 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 95,834 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both,covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle, covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 95,833 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both,covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle, covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,149 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both flexy to master covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on rear axle covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
26 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing though out tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing though out tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
21 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 92,253 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023 21 Oct 202217 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 92,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 89,621 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022 27 Oct 202126 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 89,133 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,399 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021 19 Oct 202015 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,620 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020 15 Oct 20195 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,852 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019 5 Oct 20189 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 80,132 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019 9 Apr 201812 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,533 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018 12 Apr 201712 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 78,533 MI
12 Apr 201717 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 73,100 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 17 Mar 201616 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,130 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2016 16 Mar 201524 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 67,336 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2015 24 Mar 201425 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,895 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2014 25 Mar 201320 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,865 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2013 20 Mar 201215 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,530 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2012 15 Apr 201131 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
12 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 47,136 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011 12 Mar 201013 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,246 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
6 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 32,215 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2009 6 Mar 200828 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,928 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2008 28 Feb 200724 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,690 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2007 24 Feb 2006You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
HT52OBF was registered on 2003-02-26
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