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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LD03 JZTMOT history

LD03 JZT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 189,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LD03 JZT blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
189,546 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD03 JZT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD03 JZT was last recorded at 189,546 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,433 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,113 miles
Average per year
8,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,546 miles
  • 2025 – 186,433 miles
  • 2024 – 186,153 miles
  • 2022 – 180,092 miles
  • 2021 – 168,243 miles
  • 2020 – 160,175 miles
  • 2019 – 154,816 miles
  • 2018 – 145,471 miles
  • 2017 – 134,742 miles
  • 2016 – 128,770 miles
  • 2015 – 121,803 miles
  • 2014 – 114,689 miles
  • 2013 – 106,495 miles
  • 2012 – 97,020 miles
  • 2011 – 88,207 miles
  • 2010 – 78,046 miles
  • 2009 – 64,005 miles
  • 2008 – 51,747 miles
  • 2007 – 39,156 miles
  • 2006 – 29,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,546 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,546 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    189,546 miles
    Test number
    964118355202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,433 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    186,433 miles
    Test number
    681505740484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass186,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    186,153 miles
    Test number
    995441606561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,153 miles (+1,705)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,153 miles
    Test number
    403595637330
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail184,448 miles (+4,356)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,448 miles
    Test number
    479309093510
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass180,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,092 miles
    Test number
    240214458015
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail180,072 miles (+5,315)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,072 miles
    Test number
    841405313867
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass174,757 miles (+6,514)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,757 miles
    Test number
    589897806716
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,243 miles (+8,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    168,243 miles
    Test number
    162093798050
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass160,175 miles (+5,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,175 miles
    Test number
    120359329341
    • AdvisoryBrake servo housing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber top bushes are worn

  11. Pass154,816 miles (+9,345)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    154,816 miles
    Test number
    929890504826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arms front bushes are worn and have play
    • AdvisoryNsr inside brake pad is wearing lower than the other brake pads
    • AdvisoryPower steering union in the power steering pump is weaping oil

  12. Pass145,471 miles (+10,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    145,471 miles
    Test number
    282530348876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass134,742 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,742 miles
    Test number
    803514930900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,770 miles (+6,967)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,770 miles
    Test number
    104634075983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,803 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,803 miles
    Test number
    108853845484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,689 miles (+8,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    114,689 miles
    Test number
    235545344036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHorn switch working but needs slight repair.

  17. Pass106,495 miles (+9,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,495 miles
    Test number
    109729933487
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass97,020 miles (+8,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    97,020 miles
    Test number
    515180732046
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass88,207 miles (+10,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,207 miles
    Test number
    868829331033
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged

  20. Pass78,046 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    591211840054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,040 miles (+14,035)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,040 miles
    Test number
    830240340088
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass64,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    352340759020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,999 miles (+12,252)4 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    363120959099
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront axle rear tie bar bent
    • NoteFront washer jets weak
    • NoteLont travel on handbrake
    • NoteO/s/f wiper poor condition
    • NoteOil leak to back of engine
    • NoteRear number plate delaminating
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel bearing

  24. Pass51,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    643218698096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail51,747 miles (+12,591)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,747 miles
    Test number
    380793398042
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass39,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    990853277019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail39,156 miles (+9,441)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    331932377088
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail29,715 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    274670786085
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass29,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,715 miles
    Test number
    831580986024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD03 JZT

Does LD03 JZT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD03 JZT is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD03 JZT?
The MOT on LD03 JZT is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD03 JZT done?
LD03 JZT was recorded at 189,546 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,059 miles a year.
Has LD03 JZT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD03 JZT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LD03 JZT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD03 JZT find?
LD03 JZT passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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