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OV03VXM
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: White
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration OV03VXM
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
34
Total Tests
21
Passes
13
Failures
61.76%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
27 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 198,082 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 193,296 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 188,368 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels ()
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,580 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2023 30 Jun 202611 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 177,568 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,693 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- chips in screen
- Offside Front to rear brake pipe rusty
- oil leaks
- no reverse light
- Nearside Front brake pipe rusty
16 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Axle insecure such that functionality is affected top arm/bush worn (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- no reverse light
- chips in screen
- Offside Front to rear brake pipe rusty
- oil leaks
- Nearside Front brake pipe rusty
7 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 166,093 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- fuel filter damp but not leaking
- both front swivel joints leaking
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 166,089 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced By join to rear bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- fuel filter damp but not leaking
- both front swivel joints leaking
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
17 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 157,009 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,410 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower bush slight movment
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 149,410 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower bush slight movment
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
31 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 138,261 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2018 30 Jun 20265 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 127,098 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres wearing on inner edges slightly
4 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 127,098 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,189 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2017 30 Jun 202624 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 126,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 121,020 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
2 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 121,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
6 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,959 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015 30 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,521 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2014 30 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 100,201 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2013 30 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 100,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
2 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,149 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2012 30 Jun 202631 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,148 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
25 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,781 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2011Advisory 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)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
25 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 84,781 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
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)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
15 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,680 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2010 30 Jun 20269 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 69,574 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2009 30 Jun 20268 May 2008
Fail
Mileage: 69,574 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
17 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,356 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2008 30 Jun 202616 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 64,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
30 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 58,460 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2007 30 Jun 202630 May 2006
Fail
Mileage: 58,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
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OV03VXM was registered on 2003-05-22
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