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OV53NOF
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2492cc
General Information
- Registration OV53NOF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2492cc
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- Expires 10 May 2027
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
20
Passes
12
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
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85 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 76,447 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
27 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 76,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
14 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 72,006 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
8 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 69,884 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2025 7 Jul 20267 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 69,884 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play joint (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 67,344 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- steering danper slight leak
- Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,522 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2023 7 Jul 202622 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,074 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
10 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,999 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- steering damperbush slightly worn
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,999 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- steering damperbush slightly worn
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 62,198 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 62,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
29 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 61,569 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2020 7 Jul 202621 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 61,569 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
22 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,236 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
22 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 60,232 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,996 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jun 2018 7 Jul 202612 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,420 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017 7 Jul 202616 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,146 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2016 7 Jul 202616 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 50,146 MI
7 Jul 202619 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 49,545 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
19 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 49,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,540 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,107 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,683 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jan 2012 7 Jul 202620 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 45,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
1 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,979 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2010 7 Jul 202617 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 37,064 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 7 Jul 20268 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,410 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 7 Jul 202624 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,544 MI
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OV53NOF was registered on 2003-10-28
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