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LB52AFZ
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2492cc
General Information
- Registration LB52AFZ
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2492cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
21
Passes
9
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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124 Total Defects Recorded
6 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 124,153 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
18 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 123,298 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2026 18 Feb 202514 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 122,925 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front windscreen glass slightly damaged
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 122,174 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front windscreen glass slightly damaged
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 120,771 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Chip in windscreen
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front-most radius arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
14 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 120,771 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Chip in windscreen
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front-most radius arm bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
11 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 119,407 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint worn not deemed excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust smoke levels only just inside limits
10 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 119,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint worn not deemed excessive at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust smoke levels only just inside limits
5 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,528 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,969 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,359 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
27 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 114,534 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
26 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 114,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
- Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door step (6.1.C.1)
- Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door step (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside wiper blade slightly split on ends
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis (6.1.B.2)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,676 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Rear cross member corroding
- Both side steps heavily corroded
4 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 111,676 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both side steps heavily corroded
- Rear cross member corroding
- Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
2 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,625 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 106,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
31 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,029 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 102,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,756 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
30 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,582 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 69,514 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 69,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
28 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,129 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,129 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
29 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,509 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
31 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,287 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,717 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2008 26 Jan 200731 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,405 MI
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LB52AFZ was registered on 2003-01-20
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