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VO53PCU
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration VO53PCU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expired 07 Oct 2022
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
4 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 234,245 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
18 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 221,761 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2021 9 Jun 202617 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 221,760 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel O/S & N/S (1.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bush (axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Centre box hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 7.5R16 (5.2.3 (e))
2 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 209,779 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
2 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 209,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 201,224 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
2 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 190,434 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 1/4 Panel tie corroded/snapped
29 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 190,433 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 X Axle end (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 2 X Axle end (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7.50R16 (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Lens needs cleaning (1.1.C.1e)
- Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 1/4 Panel tie corroded/snapped
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,399 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 179,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement X2 (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
29 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,257 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2016 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 155,766 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 145,620 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014 9 Jun 20265 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 135,112 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2013 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,632 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2012 9 Jun 202628 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 124,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
29 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 32,440 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2011 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 32,440 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 975,772 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2010 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 975,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
2 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,686 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2009 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 70,272 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2008 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,700 MI
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VO53PCU was registered on 2003-09-30
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