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SC03MEN
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration SC03MEN
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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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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70 Total Defects Recorded
2 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 297,074 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2027 18 Jun 202611 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 290,279 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2025 18 Jun 202625 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 290,279 MI
Expiry date: 24 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
21 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 283,973 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 281,877 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 281,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
18 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 279,180 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 275,886 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 270,605 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2019 18 Jun 202616 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 270,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both mixed with stop lamp operation (1.1.A.3f)
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 267,049 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear both brake pipes cover in wax oil
- front to rear brake pipes cover in wax oil
- Front both brake pipes cover in wax oil
- Oil leak ()
18 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 259,007 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Ball joint has slight play steering box ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 250,682 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2016 18 Jun 20267 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 250,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
24 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 236,379 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2015 18 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 236,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
15 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 217,777 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 200,239 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2013 18 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 191,982 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2012 18 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 191,981 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
5 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 173,748 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2011 18 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 151,937 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 151,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 119,705 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009 18 Jun 202610 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 119,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 99,873 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 80,266 MI
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SC03MEN was registered on 2003-06-16
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