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SL03FVR
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration SL03FVR
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 05 May 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
19
Passes
7
Failures
73.08%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
6 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 168,490 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 168,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
11 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 163,916 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- surface rust on under side of vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 163,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- surface rust on under side of vehicle
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
8 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 163,913 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front seat base worn
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
12 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,789 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 162,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,907 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022 12 Jun 202623 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 147,131 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021 12 Jun 202623 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,026 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2020 12 Jun 20267 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,751 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2018 12 Jun 20262 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,604 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2017 12 Jun 20262 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,307 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202630 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,305 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Front position lamp(s) not working Bulb holder faulty (1.1.A.3b)
13 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,485 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,419 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015 12 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,419 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,215 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 12 Jun 202611 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,193 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 43,752 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 12 Jun 202613 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,859 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 12 Jun 202613 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 34,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
16 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 30,951 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2010 12 Jun 202616 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,247 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2009 12 Jun 202613 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,225 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2008 12 Jun 202631 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,628 MI
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SL03FVR was registered on 2003-04-09
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