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MP03DBU
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2500cc
General Information
- Registration MP03DBU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2500cc
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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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64 Total Defects Recorded
25 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,084 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026 23 Jun 202627 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 117,264 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front hub leaking oil from swivel housing
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear rear axle differential leaking oil
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 117,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front hub leaking oil from swivel housing
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine oil bellow minimum
- coolant level low
- Rear rear axle differential leaking oil
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 114,814 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 114,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- coolant level low
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,565 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2023 23 Jun 202622 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,177 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2022 23 Jun 202618 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached 2 places (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) Dangerous
- Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 104,015 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,618 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive g/box and axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,617 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2019 23 Jun 202623 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 84,411 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2018 23 Jun 202631 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 70,442 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2017 23 Jun 202629 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 70,442 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Fuel system component leaking heat block area of engine (7.2.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 63,186 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
25 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 63,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,589 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015 23 Jun 202612 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,020 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
12 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 45,020 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 37,499 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,165 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011 23 Jun 202620 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 17,918 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 23 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,382 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 23 Jun 202629 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 10,382 MI
23 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 9,270 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2009 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 7,201 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2008 23 Jun 202627 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 5,326 MI
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MP03DBU was registered on 2003-05-08
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