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2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration MM02DJM
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 08 Jan 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 138,019 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2027 19 Jun 20267 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,428 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Cross member Heavily Corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Suspension Mounts And Components Heavily Corroded
5 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 133,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring Seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension Mounts And Components Heavily Corroded
- Rear Cross member Heavily Corroded
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Coolant Bottle Empty
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,381 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front wipers smear windscreen
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,381 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front wipers smear windscreen
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 117,232 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2022 19 Jun 202615 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,230 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
15 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,173 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- advise n/s/f window tint affecting vision
- advise little reserve travel parking brake
15 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 109,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- advise n/s/f window tint affecting vision
- advise little reserve travel parking brake
11 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,164 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2020 19 Jun 202614 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,531 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2019 19 Jun 20264 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 96,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,732 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2018 19 Jun 20269 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,341 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust system corroded
- Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both rear lower (2.7.4)
- Rear diff oil seal starting to leak
12 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,461 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2016 19 Jun 202625 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,373 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2015 19 Jun 202624 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
12 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,006 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2014 19 Jun 202611 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,046 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
10 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
31 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,605 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 60,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
20 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,508 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,005 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2011Advisory 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)
3 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,005 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
26 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
1 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,059 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 27,676 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
17 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,295 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2008 19 Jun 202612 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 22,948 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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MM02DJM was registered on 2003-01-16
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