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VO53PFX
2003 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
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- Registration VO53PFX
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2003
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 108,686 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- underside chassis, brake and suspension components corroded / covered in underseal
- front crossmember / winch mount heavily corroded
- both headlamps have reduced output
- both front axle swivels leaking oil
26 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 108,190 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- front winch mount heavily corroded
- front swivel joints weeping
- chassis, suspension and brake pipes undersealed
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 108,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- front winch mount heavily corroded
- front swivel joints weeping
- chassis, suspension and brake pipes undersealed
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,802 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- rear propshaft joints very worn
- rear panel / crossmember corroded
- front swivel joints leaking both sides
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear panel / crossmember corroded
- rear propshaft joints very worn
- front swivel joints leaking both sides
- Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
11 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 107,506 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- under body, brakes and suspension components corroded
- steering box drop link ball joint deteriorated
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
1 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 107,159 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
30 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 107,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
4 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,460 MI
Expiry date: 3 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- steering box drop link ball joint boot deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
4 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,460 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
- steering box drop link ball joint boot deteriorated
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,696 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper (5.3.2 (c))
- steering box drop link ball joint boot deteriorated
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
7 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 103,695 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- steering box drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated
- Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and centre (3.6.B.2c)
7 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 103,695 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and centre (3.6.B.2c)
- steering box drop link ball joint dust cover deteriorated
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 102,505 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- centre brake pipe and osf brake pipe slightly corroded
7 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 102,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested oil level too high (7.3.A.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- centre brake pipe and osf brake pipe slightly corroded
18 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,757 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2016 9 Jun 202617 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 101,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
14 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,921 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
- Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
11 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 100,161 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2014 9 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 94,958 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2013 9 Jun 202615 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 94,958 MI
9 Jun 202623 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 90,075 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2012 9 Jun 202618 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 90,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
8 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,656 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2011 9 Jun 202623 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,781 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2010 9 Jun 202619 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,372 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2009 9 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,926 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2008 9 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,421 MI
9 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,421 MI
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VO53PFX was registered on 2003-09-30
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