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MP03DZK
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Yellow
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2500cc
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- Registration MP03DZK
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Yellow
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2500cc
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- Expires 29 Apr 2027
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
21
Passes
8
Failures
72.41%
Pass Rate
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147 Total Defects Recorded
30 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 221,414 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 208,670 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 265/75/16 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 208,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 265/75/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/75/16 cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 265/75/16 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 265/75/16 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 198,659 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 265/75/16 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged 265/75/16 side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/65/16 both tyres cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both brakes low on performance (1.2.1 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 189,206 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,475 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 177,409 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2022 24 Jun 202612 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 117,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished sidewall/cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished sidewall/cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished sidewall/cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished sidewall/cracking in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,011 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 161,793 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,988 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 148,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT OT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
26 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,420 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
25 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 134,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH BUSHES ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH BUSHES ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,515 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,539 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
10 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 83,704 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 83,704 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,443 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
28 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 68,443 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
10 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,749 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2013 24 Jun 202610 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,749 MI
24 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,047 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2012 24 Jun 202625 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 42,047 MI
24 Jun 202622 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 26,720 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2011 24 Jun 202617 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 11,732 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2010 24 Jun 20269 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,480 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2009 24 Jun 202617 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 9,152 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2008 24 Jun 202626 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 72,822 MI
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MP03DZK was registered on 2003-12-31
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