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2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration OY52FNG
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 26 May 2027
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 95,991 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside too axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 95,987 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of suspension (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside too axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of front suspension (2.1.3 (g) (i))
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 90,368 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2026 28 Jun 202620 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 90,362 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 82,854 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025 28 Jun 202631 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 78,128 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024 28 Jun 202627 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 78,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 76,522 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
1 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 76,522 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 75,147 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2021 28 Jun 202611 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,549 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2020 28 Jun 202629 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
16 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,065 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2019 28 Jun 202613 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,065 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steer damper (5.3.2 (c))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 64,368 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2018 28 Jun 202625 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 64,368 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Headlamp not working on main beam Both (1.7.5a)
26 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 61,691 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2017 28 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 61,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front swivel seals leaking
27 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,258 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2016 28 Jun 202621 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,584 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2015 28 Jun 202621 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 59,584 MI
28 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,762 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2014 28 Jun 202630 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,801 MI
Expiry date: 29 Aug 2013 28 Jun 202627 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,801 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
19 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,122 MI
Expiry date: 18 Aug 2012 28 Jun 202618 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
2 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 22,358 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2011 28 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 15,548 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2010 28 Jun 202630 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 15,548 MI
28 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 10,492 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2009 28 Jun 20264 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 8,325 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2008 28 Jun 20264 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 0
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2007 28 Jun 20264 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 0
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OY52FNG was registered on 2003-01-17
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