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2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
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- Registration SL53BOF
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 15 Dec 2021
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 15,188 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front floor slight corrosion
22 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,706 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
21 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 149,125 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
22 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,317 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
23 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 141,888 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,117 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2016 11 Jun 202617 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 131,795 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
27 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,887 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202623 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)
- Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 124,171 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2013 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 124,171 MI
11 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 118,778 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,758 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012 11 Jun 20265 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,758 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- NS rear mudflap insecure Dangerous
- Oil leak from transmission transfer box which is contaminating transmission brake drum Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
25 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 102,170 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2011 11 Jun 202625 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 102,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
19 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,105 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2010 11 Jun 202619 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 92,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Centre Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
13 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 82,929 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
13 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 82,929 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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SL53BOF was registered on 2003-09-11
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