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SL03FVW
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration SL03FVW
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 102,551 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 101,697 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025 17 Jun 20266 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,237 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,228 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- steering dampener bush has play
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,643 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,117 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,393 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle under sealed
- Slight corrosion under vehicle
20 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,168 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- oil leak
- exhaust slightly corroded
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,848 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
5 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
8 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,671 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Centre Rear half shaft oil seal leaking
7 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear half shaft oil seal leaking
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,754 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 79,211 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
28 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 70,081 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2014 17 Jun 202627 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 70,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
24 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 65,365 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2013 17 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 62,469 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2012 17 Jun 20267 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 62,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,229 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
31 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,201 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2010 17 Jun 202620 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,201 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) Dangerous
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,608 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2009 17 Jun 20264 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
24 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 43,798 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
23 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,001 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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SL03FVW was registered on 2003-06-26
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