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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB03 VCTMOT history

LB03 VCT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 102,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
102,008 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB03 VCT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB03 VCT was last recorded at 102,008 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Nov 2021: 95,201 miles, lower than 951,888 miles on 26 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,176 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,832 miles
Average per year
4,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,008 miles
  • 2025 – 98,176 miles
  • 2024 – 97,821 miles
  • 2022 – 96,600 miles
  • 2021 – 95,201 miles
  • 2020 – 94,145 miles
  • 2019 – 92,783 miles
  • 2018 – 91,207 miles
  • 2017 – 90,162 miles
  • 2016 – 88,824 miles
  • 2015 – 87,555 miles
  • 2014 – 84,797 miles
  • 2013 – 80,251 miles
  • 2012 – 73,990 miles
  • 2010 – 65,139 miles
  • 2008 – 42,769 miles
  • 2006 – 21,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,008 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,008 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    820938288633
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  2. Fail102,008 miles (+3,832)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,008 miles
    Test number
    283418336194
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Pass98,176 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    811781393902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail98,176 miles (+355)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    373560552619
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,821 miles (+1,221)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,821 miles
    Test number
    835615573029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,600 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    96,600 miles
    Test number
    288620977562
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrodid

  7. Fail96,600 miles (+1,399)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,600 miles
    Test number
    534016856684
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrodid

  8. Pass95,201 miles (-856,687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,201 miles
    Test number
    184279154436
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail951,888 miles (+857,743)4 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    951,888 miles
    Test number
    776993480775
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass94,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    368384022516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all but o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail94,145 miles (+1,362)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,145 miles
    Test number
    751980101745
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all but o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryServo pipe chafing on water pipe

  12. Pass92,783 miles (+17)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,783 miles
    Test number
    724808884713
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flanges corrodid

  13. Fail92,766 miles (+1,559)8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    371986622534
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass91,207 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    547109704845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres damaged/cut
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt stalk casing missing

  15. Fail91,207 miles (+1,045)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,207 miles
    Test number
    831687598744
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot also split (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres damaged/cut
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt stalk casing missing

  16. Pass90,162 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    90,162 miles
    Test number
    309271407814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass88,824 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    320840932236
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Fail88,824 miles (+1,269)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,824 miles
    Test number
    267653005888
    • Repaired at testOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  19. Pass87,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    566149775002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,555 miles (+2,758)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,555 miles
    Test number
    778269775004
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass84,797 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    665143974034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  22. Fail84,797 miles (+4,546)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,797 miles
    Test number
    537563174054
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split

  23. Pass80,251 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    80,251 miles
    Test number
    177009673068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Fail80,235 miles (+6,245)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,235 miles
    Test number
    227657673010
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly distorted

  25. Pass73,990 miles (+8,851)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    73,990 miles
    Test number
    916900822070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,139 miles (+10,111)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,139 miles
    Test number
    721138950370
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront differental has a minor oil leak

  27. Fail55,028 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    140208300057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass55,028 miles (+12,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    474328500087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,769 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,769 miles
    Test number
    334821808373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,766 miles (+2,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    594128798263
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass40,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    380475968024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail40,545 miles (+18,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,545 miles
    Test number
    703245268090
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass21,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    21,887 miles
    Test number
    174613526256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB03 VCT

Does LB03 VCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB03 VCT is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB03 VCT?
The MOT on LB03 VCT is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB03 VCT done?
LB03 VCT was recorded at 102,008 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,125 miles a year.
Has LB03 VCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB03 VCT has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB03 VCT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB03 VCT find?
LB03 VCT passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive front diff; central oil leak, but not excessive transfer box; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing, and 5 more.

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