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VO53PFA
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2492cc
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- Registration VO53PFA
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2492cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
20
Passes
10
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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63 Total Defects Recorded
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,625 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front steering damper bush
15 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front steering damper bush
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,500 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front swivel leaking
- Front steering damper bush
19 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 114,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Sub-frame ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front swivel leaking
- Front steering damper bush
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
13 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,724 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front steering damper bush worn
- Nearside Front swivel leaking
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 105,435 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front swivel seal leaking
21 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 105,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front swivel seal leaking
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 101,347 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front swivel seal weaping
24 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 97,056 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2021 9 Jun 202623 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 97,052 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of both front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
1 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 91,867 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- heavy build of under seal on brake pipes and chassis
4 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 84,384 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2019 9 Jun 20269 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 82,798 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018 9 Jun 20269 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 82,798 MI
9 Jun 202627 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,455 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017 9 Jun 202627 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 80,455 MI
9 Jun 20261 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 77,401 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2016 9 Jun 202629 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 77,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
23 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,164 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202622 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,331 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2014 9 Jun 202618 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,841 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 9 Jun 202618 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
14 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,227 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 9 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 53,254 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,764 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2010 9 Jun 202621 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 47,764 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
6 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,256 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2009 9 Jun 20261 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 36,259 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2008 9 Jun 202611 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,570 MI
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VO53PFA was registered on 2003-09-01
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