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SW03AXV
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration SW03AXV
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
16
Passes
14
Failures
53.33%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,610 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2022 11 Jun 20268 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 103,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 103,243 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 103,243 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected foot well (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) Dangerous
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,547 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2020 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,949 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 101,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at bulk head (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,091 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,091 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
21 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 93,066 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- all 4 tyres perished
2 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,125 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Tyres slightly perished
- Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
6 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,322 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2015 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 90,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
5 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,983 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2014 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,983 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 86,538 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2013 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,240 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2012 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 84,240 MI
11 Jun 202616 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,125 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
14 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
1 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,024 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202621 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,125 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2010 11 Jun 202620 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,124 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 68,033 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 68,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
15 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,579 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2008 11 Jun 20263 Aug 2007
Fail
Mileage: 54,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
- Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,735 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2007 11 Jun 20262 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 40,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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SW03AXV was registered on 2003-05-23
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